Elaeagnus Ebbingei Compacta Frame (Frame 80*40 )

Overview & Features

• Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is a dense, evergreen shrub grown here in a framed form (80 × 40 cm).

• Features leathery, oval dark green leaves with silvery undersides.

• New growth often has a subtle bronze tint.

• Small, highly fragrant creamy-white flowers appear in autumn.

• Flowers may be followed by small orange berries in spring.

• Naturally compact and bushy, ideal for structured shaping.

• Excellent for screening, feature planting, or modern garden designs.

• Provides year-round foliage and seasonal fragrance.

This framed version offers strong architectural structure combined with reliable evergreen coverage.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun or partial shade.

• Tolerates most soil types provided they are well drained.

• Performs well in coastal and exposed locations.

• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the container.

• Firm gently and water thoroughly after planting.

• Ensure the frame is positioned evenly and securely.

Elaeagnus is hardy and adaptable once established.

Watering, Feeding & Growth

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Once established, plants are drought tolerant.

• Avoid excessive watering, especially in winter.

• Feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth.

• Apply compost or mulch annually to conserve moisture.

• Growth is moderate and responds well to trimming.

Consistent watering during establishment ensures strong root development.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Trim 1–2 times per year to maintain the framed shape.

• Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is required.

• Remove any shoots growing outside the frame structure.

• Remove dead or damaged growth as needed.

• Mulch annually to suppress weeds and improve soil condition.

• Generally low maintenance and resistant to most pests and diseases.

With sun or partial shade and well-drained soil, Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Frame will provide structured evergreen screening and subtle seasonal fragrance year after year.

• Size
  C15

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

Click here for more information about our shipping conditions.

You can pay your online order either by credit card or via Paypal.
If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.