Elaeagnus × ebbingei ‘Compacta’ is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its neat habit, glossy foliage, and excellent year-round structure. A more compact form of the popular Oleaster, it is ideal for smaller gardens, hedging, or low-maintenance screening. With its silvery-green leaves and subtle autumn flowers, it brings both resilience and understated elegance to a wide range of garden settings.
Available in 3L, 5L and 7.5L containers, our Compact Oleaster plants can be purchased in discounted bundles of 3, 5, 10 or 25 plants, making it easier and more affordable to create your perfect evergreen hedge.
Key Features
- Compact Growth Habit – Naturally dense and tidy, perfect for smaller spaces or low hedging
- Evergreen Structure – Retains its foliage all year, providing constant coverage and interest
- Silvery-Green Foliage – Glossy dark green leaves with silvery undersides add texture and light
- Fragrant Autumn Flowers – Small creamy-white blooms release a sweet scent in autumn
- Tough & Wind-Tolerant – Excellent for coastal and exposed sites
- Low Maintenance – Easy to grow and requires minimal pruning
Available Container Sizes & Bundle Discounts
Our Oleaster hedging plants are grown in containers, allowing them to be planted throughout much of the year, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged.
Choose from two container sizes:
3 Litre Container Plants
An economical choice for establishing a new hedge. Ideal for customers who are happy to allow their plants to grow and develop into a dense, established screen over time. These plants are usually around 20-30cm and have 2 or 3 main stems. We would normally recommend planting around 3-4 plants per metre.
7.5 Litre Container Plants
A larger container option, ideal for customers looking for more substantial plants to get their hedging project off to a strong start. These plants tend to be bushier and are usually around 60-80cm. We would normally recommend planting around 2-3 plants per metre.
