ELEAGNUS ebbingeii 'Compacta' Std

Planting & Position

• Light:

  • Grows well in full sun to partial shade.

  • One of the best evergreens for shady sites where other shrubs struggle.

• Shelter:

  • Extremely wind-resistant and ideal for coastal areas.

  • Handles exposed positions better than most standard trees.

• Soil:

  • Prefers well-drained soil, but copes with most soil types including clay or poor, sandy soils.

  • Avoid sites that remain waterlogged.

• Placement:

  • Perfect as a feature standard on patios, doorways, driveways, or used in pairs for symmetry.

  • Also excellent in large containers.

• Size:

  • Head usually maintained at 40–60 cm diameter, depending on pruning.

  • Standard stem height commonly around 80–120 cm, depending on supplier.

Care & Maintenance

Elaeagnus ‘Compacta’ Standards are low-maintenance and easy to keep tidy.

• Watering:

  • Water regularly after planting until established.

  • Once mature, very drought tolerant and needs little extra watering except in long dry spells or when grown in pots.

• Feeding:

  • Feed in spring with a general slow-release shrub fertiliser.

  • Container-grown plants benefit from an extra mid-summer feed.

• Pruning:

  • Trim 2–3 times a year to maintain the round standard shape.

  • Light pruning is best — Elaeagnus responds well and keeps a dense canopy.

  • Remove any shoots that may appear on the main stem.

• Winter Hardiness:

  • Fully hardy and wind-tolerant.

  • Excellent winter performance due to tough evergreen foliage.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Foliage:

  • Evergreen leaves are glossy dark green above and silvery beneath, giving a subtle shimmer in the breeze.

  • Dense and compact — ideal for formal looks.

• Flowers & scent:

  • Tiny, creamy-white, highly fragrant autumn flowers hidden among the leaves.

  • Followed by small orange-red berries in some seasons.

• Ideal for:

  • Formal entrances and front-door displays

  • Patio containers

  • Coastal gardens

  • Shady courtyards

  • Mixed borders needing year-round evergreen structure

  • Matching pairs on driveways or gateways

In Summary:

Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ Standard is a tough, evergreen, lollipop-shaped plant ideal for patios and front entrances. Windproof, shade-tolerant, and low-maintenance, it offers year-round colour and structure with minimal care. Simply plant in well-drained soil, trim occasionally to maintain the rounded head, and enjoy its reliable, elegant presence.

• Size
  18L

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