Elaeagnus E. Compacta Pleached Std 8/10cm Girth 120cm Stem 120H x 150cm W Frame

Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' Pleached Standard

Tidy evergreen screen with silver-green foliage and excellent year-round structure

The pleached form of Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' offers a smart, space-efficient solution for evergreen screening. Trained on a tall clear stem with a clipped rectangular head, it’s perfect for creating privacy above fences or walls, defining boundaries, or adding formality to garden layouts.

This variety features dense, silvery green foliage with a slightly wavy texture, and small, highly fragrant flowers appear in autumn. More compact than standard Elaeagnus, ‘Compacta’ is ideal for tighter spaces while remaining tough, drought-tolerant, and suitable for coastal and urban sites.

Key Features:

• Neat evergreen screen with silver-green foliage

• Compact growth habit, ideal for smaller gardens

• Fragrant autumn flowers

• Great for year-round privacy and structure

• Wind, drought, and coastal tolerant

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Sun or partial shade

• Soil: Moist but well-drained; tolerates poor or dry soils

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates

• Maintenance: Clip in late spring or summer to keep flat and formal

Ultimate Size (Pleached Head):

• Head Height: 1.2–1.5m

• Head Width: 1.2–1.8m

• Clear Stem Height: Typically 1.8–2m

• Easily maintained with light trimming

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' in pleached form offers structure, scent, and evergreen appeal in a tidy, formal design