Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Ebbinge's silverberry 'Compacta' (Elaeagnus x ebbingei) is a compact, winter-green shrub with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves. It also bears creamy white flowers from September to November. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Ebbinge's silverberry 'Compacta' are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Copper-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Ebbinge's silverberry 'Compacta' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ebbinge's silverberry 'Compacta' is a compact growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Ebbinge's silverberry 'Compacta' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese Red Pine, Maiden Pine, Black Pine, Panicle Hydrangea, Japanese Holly.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from September to November. They are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, balcony/patio, small/front garden