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Elaeagnus
Also called Silverberry, Oleasters, Silverberries
Elaeagnus is a genus of about 90 shrubs and small trees, commonly called silverberry or oleaster, grown for silvery foliage, fragrant flowers and edible fruit. Growing conditions vary by species, so check the specific plant you intend to grow.
Elaeagnus is a genus of about 90 species of flowering plants in the family Elaeagnaceae. Species of the genus are commonly known as silverberry or oleaster.
Elaeagnus species are widely cultivated for their showy, often variegated, foliage, and numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed.
The fruit is acidic and somewhat astringent. It makes good tarts.
The vast majority of the species are native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia. Elaeagnus triflora extends from Asia south into northeastern Australia, while E. commutata is native to North America, and Elaeagnus philippinensis is native to the Philippines. One of the Asian species, E. angustifolia, may also be native in southeasternmost Europe, though it may instead be an early human introduction there. Also, several Asiatic species of Elaeagnus have become established as introduced species in North America, with some of these species being considered invasive, or even designated as noxious, in portions of the United States.
Russian olive · Eastern Silverberry · Cherry silverberry · Hybrid Broad Leaf Oleaster · Autumn olive
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