Elaeagnus × ebbingei (Pleached ½ Standard) – Elegant Evergreen Screening with Fragrant Appeal
Elaeagnus × ebbingei in a pleached half-standard form combines practical screening with a clean, architectural aesthetic. Trained on a clear stem with a neatly clipped, rectangular head, it offers stylish height without bulk—ideal for privacy above fences, defining boundaries, or framing pathways in both contemporary and traditional gardens. The leathery, silvery-green leaves reflect light beautifully, bringing brightness to even shaded or narrow areas.
In autumn, this hardy evergreen surprises with small, silvery-white flowers that carry a rich, sweet scent, attracting late-season pollinators. Tough, tolerant, and low-maintenance, it stands up well to coastal winds, urban pollution, and drought once established. Whether used as a living screen, green backdrop, or to divide garden rooms, this pleached form brings year-round interest and elegant structure.
Pair with underplanting such as Liriope muscari, Heuchera, Hellebores, or Polystichum ferns for layered texture and seasonal colour beneath the elevated canopy.
Key Features:
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Form: Pleached with a clear stem and structured canopy – perfect for elevated privacy
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Foliage: Silvery-green, evergreen leaves with a subtle shine and light-reflecting quality
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Flowers: Fragrant silvery-white blooms in autumn
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Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and easily maintained with annual trimming
Ideal For:
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Above-fence screening or boundary definition
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Contemporary gardens needing vertical structure
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Pathway or courtyard planting
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Stylish privacy in urban, coastal, or exposed sites
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Sun or partial shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerant of poor or dry soils once established
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK locations
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Maintenance: Trim once or twice a year to maintain the pleached shape
Why Choose Elaeagnus × ebbingei Pleached (½ Standard)?
- Year-round evergreen privacy and structure
- Scented flowers add seasonal charm in autumn
- Excellent for formal screening with minimal ground space
- Tolerant of difficult conditions and low maintenance
Bring style, substance, and fragrance to your garden with this elegant pleached Elaeagnus – a versatile evergreen perfect for creating privacy and structure with a sophisticated finish.
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.
