Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' - 30-40 CM C5

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 partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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