Elaeagnus argyi

Botanical Description

Elaeagnus argyi is an erect, deciduous to evergreen shrub, usually growing 200 - 300cm tall. The branches usually have spines[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is sometimes cultivated, especially in China, for its edible fruit[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ]. We have no information on the potential of this species to become a weed outside its native range. It is, however, often quoted as a synonym of Elaeagnus angustifolia which is a declared noxious weed in parts of N. America. Care should then be taken if thinking about introducing this species to new areas[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].