Elaeagnus cordifolia
Family: Elaeagnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 4 m tall and spreads 4 m wide. The fruit are 2 cm long and 1.4 cm wide. There is one large seed.
There are 45 Elaeagnus species. Not in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It needs a well-drained soils and can grow in poor soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. It can also be grown by layering. It can be grown as a hedge.