Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ (3/4 Standard, 35 Litre Pot) – Stylish Structure with Year-Round Interest
Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ in a 3/4 standard form offers a smart, evergreen solution for adding height, privacy, and structure to gardens of any size. With its dense, silvery-green foliage and neatly clipped crown on a clear stem, this versatile shrub tree makes an elegant feature in formal gardens, patios, or entranceways. Its foliage has a subtle metallic sheen, providing year-round texture and light-reflecting quality even in shaded areas.
Exceptionally hardy and tolerant of coastal winds, urban pollution, and dry conditions once established, this Elaeagnus is a great choice for low-maintenance gardening. In autumn, it may produce small, sweetly scented flowers that add a touch of seasonal surprise.
Pair it with contrasting evergreen standards such as Photinia ‘Red Robin’ or Ligustrum japonicum for varied structure and colour, or underplant with low-growing perennials like Heuchera, Lavandula, or ornamental grasses for a layered effect.
Key Features:
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Foliage: Silvery-green, leathery leaves with a light-reflecting surface
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Ultimate Height: 2.5m
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Ultimate Spread: 1.5m
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Form: 3/4 standard with a clear stem and compact, rounded canopy
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Growth Habit: Dense, bushy, and easy to maintain
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Evergreen: Offers year-round interest and screening
Ideal For:
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Formal borders and driveway avenues
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Large containers for patios and entrances
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Coastal, urban, or dry gardens
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Evergreen structure and privacy in low-maintenance schemes
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK regions
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Maintenance: Trim lightly to maintain shape; very low maintenance overall
Why Choose Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ (3/4 Standard)?
- Elegant evergreen structure with year-round interest
- Excellent resilience to tough conditions, including coastal winds
- Compact and manageable in both borders and containers
- Scented autumn flowers for added seasonal charm
Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ 3/4 Standard brings reliable form, understated elegance, and hardy performance to garden designs, making it a standout choice for structure and year-round foliage.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
