Plant Details

Elaeagnus pungens

Silverthorn

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General Information

Scientific name: Elaeagnus pungens
Also known as: Silverthorn

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, 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