Elaeagnus multiflora
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Elaeagnus multiflora
Also known as:
Cherry Eleagnus
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
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:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Companion, Hedge, Rootstock, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Companion, Hedge, Rootstock, Fragrant
Description
Fruits can be eaten raw or cooked. They are pleasantly sour when ripe and make a delicious dessert. Although they are often used in pies and jams, they are difficult to harvest without damaging the young shoots. The fruit must be fully ripe to be eaten raw. If the fruit is still somewhat unripe, it will be very astringent. The fruit contains a large seed that can be eaten raw or cooked, although the seed 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 |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Improves soil structure and provides shade, enhancing growth for Elaeagnus multiflora. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Attracts pollinators and provides a source of berries, beneficial for wildlife. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Enhances biodiversity and provides habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash |
Repels pests with its aromatic leaves, providing a natural pesticide effect. |