Elaeagnus Compacta Pleached Standard 120cm Stem 120x120 Frame

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Pleached Frame – Evergreen Structure with Silvery Elegance

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is a refined, smaller-leaved cultivar of the classic Elaeagnus ebbingei, prized for its dense foliage, silvery undersides, and year-round interest. Trained as a pleached frame, this evergreen offers a smart, architectural solution for screening, garden zoning, or formal design without overpowering smaller spaces.

With its neat, upright habit and tolerance for urban and coastal conditions, ‘Compacta’ makes a versatile and low-maintenance green wall that softens boundaries while maintaining privacy and structure.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• New shoots emerge with glossy, deep green leaves and shimmering silver backs.

• Growth is moderate and easy to manage with light trimming.

Summer:

• Dense, evergreen foliage holds its form, creating a living wall effect.

• Pleached framework enhances airflow and light beneath the canopy.

Autumn:

• Tiny, highly fragrant creamy-white flowers appear in late autumn – subtle but scented, and often unnoticed except by pollinators.

Winter:

• Evergreen leaves persist through cold months, offering excellent winter coverage.

• Silver-backed leaves catch low light, adding brightness even in dormancy.

Structure & Form

• Foliage: Broadly oval, dark green with a silver sheen beneath

• Growth Habit: Upright, compact, and naturally bushy; easily maintained

• Rate of Growth: Moderate – responds well to shaping and pruning

Ideal for Landscaping Uses

• Garden Screening: Perfect for disguising fences, outbuildings, or defining zones

• Formal Structure: A smart alternative to fencing with a soft, natural texture

• Urban & Coastal Spaces: Wind-resistant and tolerant of pollution or salt air

• Courtyards & Contemporary Gardens: Pleached form adds elegance and height without bulk

• Evergreen Framework: Adds year-round enclosure without the seasonal gaps

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun to partial shade – more sun enhances density

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerant of dry or poor soils once established

• Hardiness: RHS H5 – Hardy in most parts of the UK

• Watering: Low to moderate once established; drought tolerant

• Pruning: Clip 2–3 times a year to maintain pleached shape and clear stem

• Feeding: Light mulch in spring encourages healthy growth

Why Choose Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ Pleached?

• Evergreen Privacy: Year-round screening with a refined texture

• Fragrant Blooms: Subtle autumn flowers bring seasonal interest

• Compact Yet Lush: Ideal for smaller gardens or formal layouts

• Low Maintenance: Robust and easy to keep in shape

• Stylish Pleached Form: Adds structure without heaviness or bulk

Perfect Plant Partners

• Underplant with Heuchera, Sarcococca, or Box Balls for colour and texture beneath

• Pair with pleached Photinia or Hornbeam for layered privacy and seasonal contrast

• Use against brick or timber fencing to soften boundaries and add elegance

Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ Pleached Frame offers a smart, contemporary solution to evergreen screening. Its dense foliage, silver highlights, and easy-care nature make it an ideal choice for gardens that demand both structure and softness year-round.