Elaeagnus Ebbingei Compacta Pleached 180cm Stem 120x120cm Frame Delivery September

Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Pleached – Space-Saving Evergreen Privacy with Lasting Style

The Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ in a pleached form offers the perfect blend of elegance, practicality, and all-season coverage. With a 1.8-metre clear stem topped by a 120×120cm trained framework, it provides an instant “living screen” while leaving ground-level space free for underplanting, pathways, or garden features.

The foliage is dense, glossy dark green above and beautifully silvery beneath – shimmering in sunlight and lending movement in the breeze. In early autumn, tiny creamy-white flowers appear, releasing a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance that draws in bees and other pollinators.

‘Compacta’ has a smaller leaf size and more restrained growth compared to standard Elaeagnus ebbingei, making it easier to keep neatly clipped for formal gardens or urban courtyards. Its toughness is legendary – thriving in coastal winds, urban pollution, drought, and a wide range of soils.

Why Choose Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Pleached?

• Year-Round Structure – Evergreen leaves keep privacy screens lush through all seasons.

• Neat & Manageable – Smaller leaves and slower growth simplify upkeep.

• Space-Saving Design – 180cm clear stem allows light and access beneath the canopy.

• Tough & Adaptable – Coastal, urban, and exposed sites are no problem.

• Seasonal Fragrance – Autumn blooms with a sweet, heady scent.

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Sun or partial shade; ideal for exposed, sheltered, coastal, or inland settings.

Soil: Any free-draining soil type, from sandy to clay.

Watering: Water regularly during the first season to establish deep roots.

Feeding: Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in spring.

Pruning: Clip lightly twice a year – late spring and late summer – to maintain the crisp frame.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Align along garden boundaries for a sophisticated, green privacy wall.

• Perfect for screening neighbouring windows while preserving light below.

• Use in formal garden design alongside low hedges, clipped balls, or ornamental grasses.

• Ideal in compact gardens where tall fencing feels too heavy.

Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Pleached in its 180cm stem form brings evergreen structure, refined style, and impressive resilience – an ideal choice for elegant, long-lasting screening in gardens of any size.