Cherry Silverberry, Cherry Elaeagnus Elaeagnus multiflora

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Botanical Name:

Elaeagnus multiflora

Family:

Elaeagnaceae

Genus:

Elaeagnus

Species:

multiflora

Common Name:

Cherry Silverberry, Cherry Elaeagnus

Height:
6-9 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

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  • Elaeagnus multiflora

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 6 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Elaeagnus multiflora (Goumi, Gumi, Natsugumi, or Cherry silverberry), is a species of Elaeagnus native to China, Korea, and Japan. more...
* Chinese people have traditionally considered Elaeagnus multiflora to be among a group of "nutraceuticals", or foods that are edible and have medicinal values. more...
* This species is occasionally grown in Europe and North America as an ornamental plant and for its fruit. It is an established exotic species in parts of the eastern United States . more...
* The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly unusual for a fruit. more...
* It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers. more...
Elaeagnus multiflora ( Goumi , Gumi , Natsugumi , or Cherry silverberry ), is a species of Elaeagnus native to China , Korea , and Japan .
Physical Characteristics  Elaeagnus multiflora is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It can fix Nitrogen. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
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Usda description:
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