Elaeagnus ebbingei LimeLight Australian Native 5 m (H) x 1–1

5 m (H) x 1–1

requiring minimal maintenance apart from occasional deadheading to encourage repeat blooming

creating a striking display reminiscent of molten lava

its leaves exhibit nyctinasty—the daily rhythm of opening and closing in response to light—giving it the nickname “prayer plant

'Dumosa' prefers full sun to part shade and is highly resistant to cold

Elaeagnus ebbingei LimeLight Australian Native 5 m (H) x 1–1Common Name: Oleaster 'Limelight' Description: Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Limelight', commonly known as Oleaster 'Limelight', is a robust evergreen shrub prized for its luminous, variegated foliage and resilience in diverse garden settings. The large, leathery leaves feature a striking combination of lime green and golden yellow hues, with silvery undersides that shimmer in sunlight, providing year round visual interest. In autumn, small, fragrant, creamy