Elaeagnus umbellata, commonly called Autumn Olive or Japanese Silverberry, is a deciduous shrub producing small, round to oval red drupes. 🌱 The fruit is sweet-tart, with a single inedible seed. Leaves are oval, dark green on top, silver-scaled underneath. Stems are silver to golden brown with thorns, and cream to light yellow flowers appear in early spring. 🌸
Native to Eastern Asia (China, Japan, Korea), Autumn Olive is high in vitamins A, C, E and the antioxidant lycopene, making it a healthful addition to jams, wines, desserts, or smoothies. 🌏
🌱 Botanical Profile:
Height: up to 6 meters 🌳
Leaves: Oval, alternately arranged, silver-scaled underside
Flowers: Cream to light yellow, spring bloom 🌼
Fruits: Red to pink drupes, single seed inside
🌿 Uses & Culinary Applications:
Raw: Smoothies, yogurt, ice cream toppings 🍨
Cooked: Jams, sauces, baked goods, crumbles, soups 🍯
Medicinal: Traditional teas, powders, and wines in Asia 🌿
Wildlife: Provides food for birds and small animals 🐦
💧 Sowing Instructions:
1️⃣ Pour hot water over seeds and soak for 6 hours 💧
2️⃣ Stratify in moist substrate at 2–5°C for 3–4 months
3️⃣ Sow all year round, 1 cm deep in coir or sowing mix + sand/perlite 🌱
4️⃣ Keep in bright location, constantly moist but not waterlogged 🌞
5️⃣ Germination temperature: 20–23°C, may take several weeks ⏳
6️⃣ Water regularly during growth 🪴
🌟 Optimal Growth Conditions:
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging 💦
Care: Thorny stems; protect young seedlings
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