Plant Details

Elaeagnus commutata

American silverberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus commutata
Also known as: American silverberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 1.50 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-6
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Companion plant, Fibre, Hedge, Fragrant

Description

Fruit: Can be eaten both raw and cooked, but it is dry and mealy in texture. It is a good addition to soups and can be used to make excellent jelly. The fruit must be fully ripe before it can be eaten raw, as even slight under-ripeness can cause astringency in the mouth. Seed: Can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruit contains a large seed that is quite fibrous.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/08
End of Harvest: 15/10