Elaeagnus pungens

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus pungens

Also known as: Silverthorn

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Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 4.00 m

Width: 4.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10

Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed

Edibility:
(5)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Nitrogen, Hedge, Fragrant

Description

Fruit - can be consumed both raw and cooked. The size of the fruit is comparable to that of a large black currant, but the seed is quite large. The fruit has a subtle and sour taste when fully ripe, but can be astringent if not ripe. It is suitable for making preserves, beverages, etc. The oval fruit is about 15 mm long. Seed - can be eaten both raw and cooked. It can be eaten along with the fruit, but the seed is quite fibrous. The taste is somewhat reminiscent of peanuts. The seed contains 42.2% protein and 23.1% fat at zero moisture content.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09

End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry	Vaccinium corymbosum benefits from Nitrogen-fixing properties of Elaeagnus pungens, improving soil fertility.
Rhus typhina Sumach	Rhus typhina provides good habitat for beneficial insects, complementing the growth of Elaeagnus pungens.
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry	Symphoricarpos albus has a good ability to spread and fill space, which can help protect Elaeagnus pungens from weeds.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Salvia officinalis attracts pollinators, which can enhance the flowering and fruiting of Elaeagnus pungens.
Calycanthus floridus American allspice	Calycanthus floridus can enhance the biodiversity of the garden, positively impacting the ecosystem involving Elaeagnus pungens.