Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' – Compact Evergreen Hedging Shrub

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ – Compact Evergreen Hedging Shrub

Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is a refined, more restrained form of one of the most reliable and versatile of all evergreen hedging shrubs. It produces the same handsome, leathery foliage — deep glossy green above, silvery beneath — and the same intensely fragrant, small creamy-white flowers in autumn, but in a tighter, denser habit that is easier to manage and ideal for smaller spaces. Exceptionally tough, wind-resistant, and salt-tolerant, it is an outstanding choice for hedging, screening, and boundary planting in even the most challenging conditions.

Why Choose ‘Compacta’

• Dense, compact habit — easier to manage than standard Elaeagnus varieties
• Handsome leathery foliage: deep glossy green above, silvery-grey beneath
• Intensely fragrant small white flowers in October and November — a hidden autumn delight
• Exceptionally wind-hardy and salt-tolerant — ideal for coastal and exposed gardens
• Fast-growing and evergreen — provides year-round privacy and structure
• One of the toughest hedging shrubs available for difficult conditions

Growing Guide

• Position: Full sun to full shade; highly adaptable
• Soil: Tolerates most well-drained soils including poor, sandy, and coastal soils
• Hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
• Ultimate height: 1.5–2m; easily maintained at a lower height with annual clipping
• Pruning: Clip once a year in late spring or early summer to maintain shape

Planting & Care Tips

• Space at 60–80cm apart for a dense, formal hedge
• Tolerates exposed, windy, and coastal sites where many other shrubs struggle
• Mulch after planting to retain moisture and support establishment
• Minimal feeding required — thrives in poor soils without intervention

Delivery

Supplied in a 2 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.