Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' | Evergreen Shrub | Size: 5 litre, 22.5cm Pot | Current Height: 65cm, Pot included

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' is a versatile, dense-growing evergreen shrub with attractive silvery-green foliage and a naturally compact habit. This hardy variety is perfect for hedging, borders, or as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub. In autumn, it produces small, highly fragrant creamy-white flowers, followed by edible orange-red berries in spring. Known for its resilience, it tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and drought, making it an excellent choice for exposed locations.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'
• Common Name: Compact Elaeagnus / Spiny Oleaster
• Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Size at Maturity: Typically reaches 1.5-2.5m in height and spread
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Indoor Plant: Yes, can be grown indoors in bright light, though mainly suited for outdoor planting
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing
• Temperature & Hardiness: Hardy and adaptable, tolerates wind and coastal conditions
• Soil Preference: Well-draining soil, tolerates poor and sandy soils
• Flowering Season: Autumn
• Flower Colour: Small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers

Additional Information:

• Foliage: Silvery-green, leathery leaves with a glossy underside
• Uses: Ideal for hedging, screening, borders, and windbreaks
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, responds well to pruning for shaping
• Attracts: Bees and pollinators when flowering
• Drought Tolerance: High once established

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