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
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Form: Half standard with a clear stem and neatly clipped crown
- Stem Height - 0.8m
- Head Diameter - 0.5m
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Foliage: Compact, silvery-green evergreen leaves with a glossy texture
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Flowers: Tiny, sweetly scented blooms appear in autumn
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Growth: Naturally dense, slow-growing and easy to maintain
Ideal For
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Flanking paths, doorways, or gates
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Evergreen structure in patio containers
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Urban courtyards or small formal gardens
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Coastal or exposed garden conditions
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor or dry conditions
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Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK
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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.
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.
