Eleagnus Ebbinegii Compacta

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compactus’

• Common Name: Compact Silverberry, Compact Oleaster

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub with a compact, dense growth habit.

• Origin: A cultivated hybrid developed for smaller gardens and formal settings.

• Growth Habit: Naturally rounded form with a tidy structure, reaching 1–1.5 metres tall and wide at maturity.

• Foliage: Thick, leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery sheen on the undersides, providing year-round colour.

• Flowers: Small, tubular, creamy-white blooms in autumn with a powerful, sweet fragrance.

• Fruit: Attractive red-orange berries in spring, offering food for birds.

• Fragrance: Autumn flowers produce a heady, honey-like scent.

• Garden Uses: Ideal for low hedging, borders, containers, or as a structural specimen in small spaces.

• Wildlife Benefits: Supports bees and pollinators in late autumn, and provides winter berries for birds.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland; wind- and salt-tolerant for coastal planting.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Grows well in full sun or partial shade; best foliage colour achieved with good light.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to various soils, including sandy or loamy ground, provided it drains well.

• pH Range: Tolerates slightly acidic to alkaline soils (pH 6.0–8.0).

• Moisture Needs: Average water requirements once established; drought-tolerant when mature.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn to give roots time to establish before seasonal extremes.

• Spacing: For hedging, space 0.8–1 metre apart; for individual plants, allow 1–1.5 metres.

• Shelter Needs: Thrives in exposed sites and is excellent for coastal gardens due to salt spray tolerance.

• Companion Planting: Combines well with lavender, hebes, and ornamental grasses for contrast in colour and texture.

• Container Growing: Performs well in large pots; ensure good drainage and regular watering during the summer months.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first year after planting to help root establishment.

  • Mature plants only need watering in extended dry periods.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and lush foliage.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.

  • For hedges, prune once or twice a year to keep a dense, formal appearance.

• Mulching: Apply a 5 cm layer of composted bark or organic mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds, avoiding direct contact with stems.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a reliable, low-maintenance shrub.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy with no winter protection required.

• Weed Control: Keep the area around the base free from weeds, particularly in the first year after planting.

• Longevity: Long-lived and dependable, providing evergreen structure for many years.

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