Cordifolia Silverberry (Elaeagnus cordifolia)

Family: Elaeagnaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Elaeagnus cordifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a medium rate. It is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to November, and the seeds ripen in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, prior to that it is acid and somewhat astringent. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit must be fully ripe before it develops its full flavour, prior to that it is acid and somewhat astringent.; The oval fruit is up to 20mm long and 14mm wide, it contains a single large seed.; Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)