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Elaeagnus Pleached Tree

Original price £495.00 - Original price £495.00
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Elaeagnus Ebbingei Pleached Frame 200 x 130cm

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Elaeagnus or spotted oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...

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Original price £495.00 - Original price £495.00
Original price
£495.00
£495.00 - £495.00
Current price £495.00

Elaeagnus Pleached Tree

Elaeagnus pleached trees are a popular choice for creating structured, elegant screens and hedges in gardens and landscapes. The Elaeagnus, often known as Elaeagnus ebbingei or Oleaster, is a hardy, semi-evergreen to evergreen plant known for its dense, silvery-green foliage. When trained in a pleached form—where the branches are interwoven or trained along a framework—they create a beautiful living wall that is perfect for privacy, wind protection, or as a green backdrop.

Key Features of Elaeagnus Pleached Trees:

  • Foliage: Elaeagnus pleached trees have glossy, silvery-green leaves that add a touch of brightness to any garden. The underside of the leaves is often silvery, creating a subtle contrast that shimmers in the light.
  • Growth Habit: When pleached, these trees are trained to grow in a flat, two-dimensional plane, which makes them perfect for adding height without taking up too much space. The branches can be trained along a framework to create a defined shape.
  • Flowers and Scent: Elaeagnus produces small, creamy white flowers in late autumn to early winter, which are often highly fragrant. While the flowers are not the primary attraction, their scent can be a delightful bonus in cooler months.
  • Berries: The tree can produce small, red or orange berries after flowering, which can attract birds to the garden. These berries add an extra dimension of interest in winter.

Benefits of Elaeagnus Pleached Trees:

  • Privacy and Screening: The pleached form of Elaeagnus is ideal for creating natural screens, perfect for blocking unwanted views or creating private outdoor spaces. They can be planted along borders, fences, or even as standalone features.
  • Year-Round Coverage: Unlike deciduous pleached trees, Elaeagnus retains much of its foliage throughout the year, providing consistent privacy and greenery in all seasons.
  • Tolerant and Resilient: Elaeagnus is known for its ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions, including coastal environments, urban areas with pollution, and various soil types. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice.
  • Wind and Salt Tolerance: Its resilience to wind and salt makes it particularly suited to coastal gardens, where other plants may struggle.

Care and Maintenance:

  • Pruning: To maintain the shape of the pleached framework, regular pruning is required, typically in late spring or early summer. This helps keep the structure neat and encourages dense foliage growth.
  • Soil and Watering: Elaeagnus can adapt to different soil types, though it prefers well-drained soil. Watering is essential during the first few seasons to help the tree establish a strong root system, but once established, it can tolerate periods of drought.

Applications in Landscaping:

Elaeagnus pleached trees work beautifully as garden dividers, hedging, or living fences. Their structured, formal appearance makes them well-suited for both traditional and modern garden designs. They can also be used to create avenues, add height to low garden walls, or even frame outdoor seating areas.

Whether used for privacy or simply to add a touch of architectural greenery, Elaeagnus pleached trees are a versatile and attractive option for garden enthusiasts and landscapers alike. Their hardiness, low-maintenance nature, and year-round foliage make them a valuable addition to any outdoor space.

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