Elaeagnus Ebbingei Compacta Pleached 100cm Stem 120 x 120cm Frame

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Pleached Tree – 100cm Stem with 120 × 120cm Evergreen Screen

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ trained as a pleached tree is a stylish and practical evergreen screening solution, offering year-round privacy and structure in a more compact form than standard Elaeagnus. Raised on a 100cm clear stem and expertly trained onto a 120 × 120cm frame, it creates an instant living screen that is ideal for patios, boundaries, and contemporary garden designs.

The dense foliage consists of glossy dark green leaves with attractive silvery undersides, creating texture and subtle movement throughout the year. The naturally compact growth habit of ‘Compacta’ produces a fuller, denser screen, making it particularly effective where neatness and privacy are required.

In autumn, small creamy-white flowers appear amongst the foliage, filling the surrounding area with a sweet fragrance and adding seasonal interest to this highly ornamental plant.

Its lower stem height makes it ideal for screening at seated level around patios and outdoor living areas, while also providing structure without overwhelming smaller gardens.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and urban environments. Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain, it responds well to regular trimming and quickly develops into a dense evergreen panel.

Compact, elegant, and practical, this pleached Elaeagnus is an excellent choice for creating privacy and year-round structure in gardens of all sizes.

Seasonal Highlights

Autumn: Fragrant creamy-white flowers appear.
Winter: Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round screening.
Spring: Fresh growth thickens the frame.
Summer: Attractive silvery-green foliage creates structure.

Key Features

100cm clear stem – Ideal for lower-level screening.
120 × 120cm pleached frame – Instant evergreen privacy.
Compact habit – Dense and manageable growth.
Evergreen foliage – Year-round coverage.
Fragrant flowers – Sweet autumn scent.

Perfect For

Patios – Creates private outdoor spaces.
Screening – Instant boundary definition.
Contemporary gardens – Architectural planting.
Urban gardens – Compact evergreen structure.
Formal layouts – Clean, organised planting schemes.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of most conditions.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Trim once or twice yearly to maintain a neat, dense frame.

Looks Great With

Topiary – Adds lower-level structure.
Photinia – Contrasting foliage colours.
Lavender – Softens the base of the screen.
Grasses – Adds movement and texture.
Pleached trees – Creates layered garden screening.