Oleaster Instant Hedging Units - Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' Instant Hedging Units provide an immediate, dense, and evergreen solution for adding privacy and structure to your garden. With its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and low-maintenance requirements, this hedge is a versatile and attractive choice for any landscape.

Unit size

Each unit is 100cm long and 40cm wide. Choose from the available supplied heights.

Oleaster Instant Hedging Units (Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta')

Oleaster Instant Hedging Units also known as Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' offer a fast, effective way to introduce lush, evergreen privacy to your garden. These units feature the compact variety of Elaeagnus ebbingei, known for its dense foliage and low-maintenance growth habit. They arrive well-established, providing an instant, full hedge to enhance your landscape immediately.

Features of Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'

This variety boasts small, glossy green leaves with a silvery underside, creating a shimmering effect in the sunlight. In autumn, it produces small, fragrant white flowers, adding a subtle yet delightful aroma to your garden. The dense growth of Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' makes it an excellent choice for creating natural screens and windbreaks.

Benefits for Nature

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' provides a valuable habitat for wildlife. Its dense foliage offers shelter for birds and small animals, while the flowers attract pollinators like bees. Incorporating this hedge into your garden supports local biodiversity and promotes a healthier ecosystem.

Landscaping and Design Appeal

These instant hedging units are perfect for formal and informal garden designs. Their compact, dense structure suits low-maintenance hedges, boundary screens, or garden dividers. The rich green foliage adds a touch of elegance, complementing various garden styles.

Preferred Growing Conditions

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' thrives in well-drained soil and adapts to full sun or partial shade. This hardy plant tolerates coastal conditions and wind, making it suitable for exposed locations. Regular watering during the initial establishment phase ensures a healthy, robust hedge.

Fun Fact

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' is not only attractive but also resilient. It's known for its drought tolerance, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens!

Summary

Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' Instant Hedging Units provide an immediate, dense, and evergreen solution for adding privacy and structure to your garden. With its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and low-maintenance requirements, this hedge is a versatile and attractive choice for any landscape.

Delivery method

Pallet Delivery.

Choose sun or partial shade and freely draining soil. Established plants tolerate dry conditions and coastal winds, but shallow chalk can cause foliage yellowing. This cultivar can be grown in containers and clipped to maintain a standard form.

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: 180cm.

On arrival, carefully remove outer packaging and check the plants against your order. Handle plants by their pot or root ball where possible, rather than pulling on stems or branches.

Check root moisture and water if needed. Until planting, keep the plants upright in a sheltered position and prevent roots from drying out. If supplied bare-root, keep the roots covered and moist and plant promptly when conditions allow.

Larger plants and root balls can be heavy. Arrange suitable help and equipment for safe unloading and positioning.

Delivery arrangements and any charges are those confirmed for your order.