Elaeagnus (Elaeagnus x ebbingei)

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

Elaeagnus x ebbingei is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to January, and the seeds ripen from April to 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

rich flavour and makes pleasant tasting with a slight acidity. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A reasonable size, it is about 20mm long and 13mm wide although it does have a large seed.; The fully ripe fruit has a very rich flavour and makes pleasant tasting with a slight acidity.; The fruit should be deep red in colour and very soft when it is fully ripe, otherwise it will be astringent.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)