ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI COMPACTA

Botanical Name: Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’
Common Names: Compact Elaeagnus, Silverberry, Evergreen Elaeagnus
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Dense, leathery, elliptic leaves with glossy green tops and silvery undersides; evergreen
Flowers: Small, tubular, creamy-white to silver flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance; blooms in fall
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Shrub:
Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is prized for its dense, glossy foliage and silvery highlights, adding year-round interest and texture to formal gardens, hedges, and foundation plantings.

Hedging and Screening:
With its compact growth and evergreen habit, it’s ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, or noise reduction in urban and suburban landscapes.

Accent or Background Plant:
Its contrasting foliage tones and subtle flowers make it a versatile choice for layering in mixed borders or as a structural backdrop.

Benefits:

Drought Resilience: Once established, it handles dry spells well and is suitable for low-water landscapes.

Low Maintenance: Tolerates pruning, resists most pests and diseases, and adapts easily to various soil types.

Wildlife-Friendly: Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, and small fruits provide food for birds.

Evergreen Presence: Maintains lush foliage throughout the year, providing consistent greenery and shelter.

Urban Toughness: Withstands wind, salt, and air pollution, making it suitable for coastal or city environments.

Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is a rugged yet refined evergreen shrub that brings silvery elegance, structure, and versatility to sustainable and low-maintenance landscapes. Its compact size and resilience make it a smart choice for hedges, screens, or decorative accents in both traditional and modern garden settings.