Elaeagnus angustifolia
Oleaster
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Elaeagnus angustifolia.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Gum, Seed
Nitrogen fixer, Companion plant, Essential oil, Gum, Hedge, Wood, Carbon farming, Fragrant
Description
Fruit: the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. This fruit is dry, mealy, and sweet in taste. It is suitable for making jelly, sorbets, or can be used as flavoring water in soups. Before the fruit can be eaten raw, it must be fully ripe. If the fruit is not yet completely ripe, it can cause astringency in the mouth when eaten. The oval fruit is approximately 10 mm long and contains a large seed. Seed: the seed can be eaten both raw and cooked and is often found together with the fruit. However, the seed can be fibrous.