Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Also known as:
Elaeagnus, Ebbing's Silverberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
5.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Evergreen
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:
Shadow
Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Nitrogen, Companion, Hedge, Fragrant
Nitrogen, Companion, Hedge, Fragrant
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit has an average size of about 20 by 13 mm, with a large seed inside. When the fruit is fully ripe, it has a very rich flavor with a slight acidity that makes it pleasant to eat. The fruit should be deep red in color and very soft when ripe; otherwise, it may be astringent. The taste is even better if the fruit is stored for a day or two after harvesting. The fruits ripen over a period of about 6 weeks in intervals from early April to mid-May. Seed - raw or cooked. The seed can be eaten together with the fruit, but the seed itself is quite fibrous. The flavor resembles peanuts somewhat.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Enhances biodiversity and provides fruits for wildlife. |
|
Amelanchier bartramiana Oblongfruit serviceberry |
Attracts pollinators and supports soil health. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and nitrogen-fixing benefits. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Provides habitat for beneficial insects and birds. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Enhances soil quality and provides shade. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Produces berries that attract birds and beneficial insects. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Bushy growth provides coverage and attracts diverse wildlife. |
|
Tilia cordata Small Leaved Lime |
Fosters a microclimate and attracts pollinators. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Produces acidic fruits that diversify yields and attract wildlife. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Supports soil health and provides fruits for wildlife. |