• Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 20 Litre Pot
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Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 20 Litre Pot

Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 20 Litre Pot

Elaeagnus Ebbingei Compacta

Elaeagnus x Ebbingei Compacta are evergreen bushy dense shrubs with glossy grey green leaves and white fragrant flowers that smell divine in autumn. Stem height of 80cm. Head is 50cm wide.
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Elaeagnus Ebbingei Compacta
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
1-1.5m tall × 0.5-1m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
White
Flowering
Autumn
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Fast
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About Elaeagnus x E.Compacta 1/2 Standard 20 Litre Pot

Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' – Neat Evergreen Structure in a Half Standard Form (20 Litre Pot)

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ in a half standard form brings elegant structure and reliable evergreen colour to smaller spaces, patios, or formal planting schemes. Grown with a clear stem and a rounded head, this compact variety maintains a tidy silhouette while offering all the resilience and beauty of its larger relatives. Its dense, silvery-green foliage has a subtle sheen that adds brightness to borders and containers year-round, even in shady or exposed positions.

Perfect for flanking doorways, lining pathways, or elevating evergreen texture in mixed plantings, this half standard Elaeagnus is both stylish and functional. In autumn, small, fragrant silvery-white flowers emerge, adding a delicate seasonal highlight. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, it’s a dependable performer that suits a wide range of garden styles and settings.

Key Features

  • Form: Half standard with a clear stem and neatly clipped crown

  • Stem Height - 0.8m
  • Head Diameter - 0.5m

  • Foliage: Compact, silvery-green evergreen leaves with a glossy texture

  • Flowers: Tiny, sweetly scented blooms appear in autumn

  • Growth: Naturally dense, slow-growing and easy to maintain

Ideal For

  • Flanking paths, doorways, or gates

  • Evergreen structure in patio containers

  • Urban courtyards or small formal gardens

  • Coastal or exposed garden conditions

Growing Conditions

  • Position: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or dry conditions

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK

  • Maintenance: Minimal – trim lightly to maintain the rounded shape

Why Choose Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ Half Standard (20L)?

  • Compact evergreen form with year-round interest
  • Ideal for formal designs and small-space planting
  • Tough, easy to grow, and low maintenance
  • Adds height and structure without overpowering

This half standard Elaeagnus 'Compacta' combines ornamental form and hardy performance – a smart, space-efficient choice for elegant evergreen planting.

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