Elaeagnus Pungens Fruit

Initially densely scaley and green maturing to a silvery red oval drupe. Several species have edible seeds.

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Elaeagnus pungens fruit

Silvery scales on rich green round leaves with wavy edges. Elaeagnus submacrophylla formerly known as e. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees.

Leaves are 24 inches long. The hybrid and its cultivars are also grown in gardens as ornamental plants. Can be made into preserves drinks etc.

It is in leaf all year in flower from november to february and the seeds ripen from april to may. It is a large sprawling durable broad leaved evergreen shrub that typically grows to 12 15 tall. The fruit can be dehydrated as well.

Red fruit makes good jelly. 1 2 inch drupes are one seeded reddish brown and ripen in spring late march may. It can easily be made into fruit leather juice jam and jelly.

You can freeze the juice and use it in yogurt or to make a tea. Elaeagnus pungens is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 m 13ft by 4 m 13ft at a medium rate. Elaeagnus pungens commonly called thorny elaeagnus or silverthorn is native to china and japan.

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