Elaeagnus angustifolia 20 PCS fresh seeds, Russian olive seeds, Silver berry, Oleaster, Wild olive, Elaeagnus orientalis, Berry shrub seeds

🌱 Elaeagnus angustifolia — Russian olive, Silver berry, Oleaster, Wild olive, Elaeagnus orientalis, Berry shrub

Elaeagnus angustifolia seeds are a product of Deodar Seeds, offering a rare and unique opportunity to grow this deciduous shrub or low tree. Native to the temperate regions of Asia and Europe, Elaeagnus angustifolia is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family, known for its silvery-gray foliage and fragrant flowers.

🌿 Botanical Description

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a shrub or low tree that can grow up to 3-7 m high, sometimes with thorns. Young shoots are silvery, while the rest of the plant is gray. The leaves are linear or oblong-lanceolate, lanceolate-oval or ovate, with petioles, 5-8 cm long, pointed, narrowed towards the base, grayish-green above, and silvery-white below with silvery scales covering both sides of the leaf. Flowers are up to 1 cm long, very fragrant, solitary, in the axils of the leaves; perianth silvery-white with yellowish veins, yellow inside. The fruit is a drupe about 1 cm long, oval or ovoid-spherical, reddish-yellowish with a silvery-white sweetish-mealy edible pericarp.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow Elaeagnus angustifolia seeds at a depth of 1-2 cm, stratification is not required. Germination temperature is 15-20°C, and germination time is 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Watering: moderate watering, avoid overwatering.
• Fertilization: use a balanced fertilizer in the spring. USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 (-29°C to -23°C).

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Elaeagnus angustifolia is native to the temperate regions of Asia and Europe, typically growing in areas with a moderate climate, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and along rivers. It can tolerate a wide range of altitudes, from sea level to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Elaeagnus angustifolia has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and its fruit is edible and sweet. It is also a popular ornamental plant, valued for its silvery-gray foliage and fragrant flowers. In addition, Elaeagnus angustifolia is a good choice for hedges, as it tolerates pruning well and can be easily shaped.