Elaeagnus commutata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Elaeagnus commutata
Also known as:
American Silverberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
1.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-6
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Companion, Fibers, Hedge, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Companion, Fibers, Hedge, Fragrant
Description
Fruit: Can be eaten both raw and cooked, but it is dry and mealy in texture. It is a good addition to soups and can be used to make excellent jelly. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be eaten raw, as even slight under-ripeness can cause astringency in the mouth. Seed: Can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruit contains a large seed that is quite fibrous.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Carya laciniosa Shellbark Hickory |
Both plants can benefit from mutual nitrogen fixation, improving soil health. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Provides shade and can help reduce pests due to its thick foliage. |
|
Carya illinoinensis Pecans |
Complementary root systems that help in maximizing soil nutrients. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Attracts pollinators that can benefit all plants in the guild. |
|
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet Briar, Sweetbriar rose |
Its flowers attract beneficial insects, helping with pest control. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Offers shelter while sharing nutrients and improving biodiversity. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Can provide additional fruit, increasing the yield of the guild. |