Elaeagnus ebbingei ‘Compacta’

Elaeagnus ebbingei oleaster ‘compacta’. A fast-growing, dense and compact evergreen shrub, with narrow dark glossy green leaves with a silvery sheen. Small, scented white flowers appear in the autumn. Ideal for hedging or as a stand alone shrub.

Height 1–1.5 metres, spread 0.5–1 metres
Moist but well–drained, acid, alkaline or neutral soil
Full sun
Any aspect, in exposed or sheltered position

Hardy even in severe UK winters