Elaeagnus umbellata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Elaeagnus umbellata
Also known as:
Autumn olive
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
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, Hedge, Bee plant, Carbon farming, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Companion, Hedge, Bee plant, Carbon farming, Fragrant
Description
The fruits are juicy and slightly sour in taste and can be eaten raw or processed by cooking, such as in jam. To eat them, the fruits must be fully ripe; otherwise, they have a sharp taste. In the wild, mature shrubs yield about 650g of fruit after two or three harvests. The fruits are shelf-stable for about 15 days at room temperature and have a diameter of approximately 8 mm with a large seed. That seed, raw or cooked, can be eaten along with the fruit, but it is quite fibrous.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Cudrania tricuspidata Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush |
This combination can improve nitrogen fixation in the soil due to Cudrania's ability to support beneficial microbes. |
|
Cydonia oblonga Quince |
Cydonia provides shade and helps to retain moisture around Elaeagnus, which can promote healthier growth. |
|
Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon |
Diospyros can serve as a windbreak, protecting Elaeagnus from strong winds while also attracting pollinators. |
|
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut |
Castanea's deep roots can help to aerate the soil, benefiting the shallow-rooted Elaeagnus. |
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Prunus can enhance biodiversity in the guild, attracting different pests and pollinators, which can benefit Elaeagnus. |
|
Chaenomeles japonica Japanese Quince, Flowering quince |
This plant can help deter pests, providing a natural form of pest control for Elaeagnus. |
|
Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose, Rugosa rose |
Rosa provides ground cover, reducing weed competition and preserving soil moisture for Elaeagnus. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Rubus can act as a companion and a nurse plant, providing shelter and support to young Elaeagnus seedlings. |