Elaeagnus angustifolia

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus angustifolia
Also known as: Oleaster
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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Format: Smal
Height: 7.00 m
Width: 7.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Gom, Seed
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Nitrogen, Companion, Ethereal oil, Gom, Hedge, Wood, Carbon farming, Fragrant

Description

Fruit: the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. This fruit is dry, mealy, and sweet in taste. It is suitable for making jelly, sorbets, or can be used as flavoring water in soups. Before the fruit can be eaten raw, it must be fully ripe. If the fruit is not yet completely ripe, it can cause astringency in the mouth when eaten. The oval fruit is approximately 10 mm long and contains a large seed. Seed: the seed can be eaten both raw and cooked and is often found together with the fruit. However, the seed can be fibrous.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 15/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry 		This combination supports soil health and moisture retention, while also providing windbreaks.
Carya ovata
Hickory 		The Carya ovata can provide shade and help suppress weeds around Elaeagnus.
Alnus incana
Grey alder, White alder 		Alnus incana helps improve soil nitrogen levels, benefiting Elaeagnus.
Salix alba
Willow 		Salix alba improves drainage and soil structure, which is beneficial for root development.
Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle 		Lonicera attracts beneficial insects, enhancing pollination for Elaeagnus.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Rubus idaeus can provide habitat for beneficial wildlife while utilizing space effectively.
Mentha x piperita officinalis
White Peppermint 		Mentha can repel certain pests while providing aromatic ground cover.
Vitis vinifera
Grape 		Vitis can provide vertical growth space and enhance biodiversity in the guild.
Crataegus ellwangeriana (C. coccinea)
Scarlet Hawthorn 		Cercis offers beautiful flowers that attract pollinators, benefiting the whole guild.
Prunus x dasycarpa
Black Apricot 		Aesculus provides shade and supports the microclimate for Elaeagnus.