Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’, is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub that can be used to enhance any garden or landscape. Known for its dense, rounded form, this compact variety of Elaeagnus grows to a manageable size making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a foundation plant. It’s perfect for creating natural hedges, screens, or borders, as it can be easily pruned to maintain its shape.
One of the standout features of Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is its silvery-green foliage, which has a distinctive sheen on the upper side and a silvery underside, giving the plant a dynamic, two-toned appearance that stands out year-round.
This evergreen shrub is perfect for those who want to add year-round structure and texture to their garden, while also attracting wildlife. Whether used as a hedge, backdrop, or stand-alone feature, Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ offers both beauty and practicality, thriving in both formal and informal garden designs. Its compact size, attractive foliage, and minimal care requirements make it a standout addition to any landscape. Height: 2.5m (8.2ft). Spread: 2m (6.5ft). Elaeagnus is one of the toughest shrubs you can grow – coping with sun or heavy shade and a wide range of difficult soils including heavy clays. Grow Elaeagnus shrubs in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. Although plants can be a little discoloured on chalky soils. Elaeagnus can tolerate an exposed, coastal position, or very dry soil, and is very hardy.
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