Elaeagnus ebbingei Compacta / 1 / 2 Standard + 70X70 Spalier / 25L
Elaeagnus ebbingei Compacta / 1 / 2 Standard + 70X70 Spalier / 25L
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Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' Double Standard Espalier
Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta'
25L pot • Double standard with 70 × 70cm espalier frame
Plant Highlights: Dense evergreen foliage • Double standard with trained espalier • Fragrant autumn flowers • Excellent year-round screening • Ideal for formal gardens and contemporary spaces
Overview
Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense branching and glossy, silvery-green foliage. Expertly trained as a double standard with a 70 × 70cm espalier frame, it creates an elegant living screen that combines architectural form with year-round colour.
In autumn, small creamy-white flowers are tucked beneath the foliage, producing a sweet fragrance that is especially noticeable on mild days. Its naturally vigorous yet compact habit and tolerance of coastal conditions make it an excellent choice for patios, entranceways, boundary planting and formal gardens.
Why We Love It
- Elegant double standard and espalier form provides instant structure.
- Dense evergreen foliage offers year-round privacy and interest.
- Sweetly scented autumn flowers add seasonal appeal.
- Tolerant of coastal conditions and exposed sites.
- Easy to maintain with occasional trimming.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta' |
| Common Name | Compact Oleaster |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub trained as a double standard espalier |
| Foliage | Glossy dark green leaves with silvery undersides; evergreen |
| Flower | Small creamy-white, highly fragrant flowers |
| Flowering Period | Autumn |
| Fruit | Small orange-red fruits may develop in spring following successful pollination |
| Growth Habit | Dense, upright evergreen shrub trained onto a 70 × 70cm espalier frame above two clear stems |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types |
| Mature Height | Maintained by pruning and the trained espalier framework |
| Mature Spread | Determined by the trained frame and regular clipping |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Irish gardens. |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade. It performs well in sheltered or exposed locations and is particularly well suited to coastal gardens.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially if grown in a container.
Soil
Plant in fertile, free-draining soil. It is adaptable to chalk, loam and sandy soils provided drainage is good.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Apply an organic mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture and support healthy root growth.
Routine Care
Trim once or twice during the growing season to maintain the espalier shape and encourage dense branching. Remove any shoots that grow from below the grafts or outside the trained framework.
Perfect For
- Formal entrance planting.
- Evergreen screening.
- Courtyard gardens.
- Patio containers.
- Contemporary gardens.
- Coastal gardens.
- Architectural planting.
Good to Know
The 70 × 70cm measurement refers to the trained espalier frame supplied with the plant. Regular light pruning will keep the framework full, tidy and densely clothed in evergreen foliage.
Product Information
- Botanical name: Elaeagnus × ebbingei 'Compacta'
- Trained as a double standard with espalier.
- Espalier frame approximately 70 × 70cm.
- Supplied in a 25L nursery pot.
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