ELAEAGNUS x ebbingei 'Compacta'

Description:Common name: Oleaster. This easy to care for compact, evergreen shrub has dark green leaves with a silvery underside. Fantastically scented flowers are produced in the late summer to autumn

Uses: As an option for hedges

Climate/Position: A brilliant choice for coastal and other exposed sites

Height/Spread: Height 3 metres if left unclipped

Soil Requirements: Well drained soils

Pruning: No regular pruning required, trim to maintain shape after flowering

Special Requirements: Elaeagnus sucker, a sap sucking pest, can leave sooty mould on the leaves