Japanese silverberry.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a spot with plenty of sun to encourage the best fruit production. Keep an eye out for signs of drought stress during the first year, though it is quite tough once established. It is a vigorous grower, so be prepared to manage its size if space is limited.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells while the plant is young to help it settle in.

Abonado

A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is usually plenty.

Poda

Prune in late winter to maintain shape or remove dead wood.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years as it grows quickly.

Suelo

Well drained, adaptable to poor soils

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-28 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The fruit is safe, but the plant can have sharp thorns that may scratch children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to tiny scales.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive individuals during the spring.

Comestibilidad

The fruit is edible but can be astringent if not fully ripe.

Cómo identificarla

• Silvery scales on leaf undersides
• Small red berries with silver dots
• Fragrant creamy white flowers
• Alternate leaf arrangement
• Thorny branches on mature plants

Altura

3 a 5m

Anchura

3 a 5m

Hojas

green, silvery, deciduous

Flores

creamy white, yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

red, silver-speckled, Late summer to early autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Verticillium wilt — A soilborne fungus that causes wilting and branch dieback.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

It is extremely hardy and requires no special protection during the winter months.

En maceta

It is generally too large and aggressive for container gardening.

Because it fixes nitrogen, it can act as a nurse plant for nearby shrubs in poor soil.

Buenas compañeras

• Eastern red cedar — They share similar drought tolerance and thrive in open, sunny conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Elaeagnus angustifolia — It is a related species with similar invasive tendencies and silvery foliage.

Ciencia

Familia

Elaeagnaceae

Género

Elaeagnus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern Asia

Conservación

It is considered an invasive species in many parts of North America and should be planted with caution.

It thrives in disturbed areas and open fields, often forming dense thickets that shade out other plants.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides cover for birds, fruit source for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

wildlife habitat, hedging, erosion control, edible fruit

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is autumn olive invasive?

Yes, it is highly invasive in many regions and can outcompete native vegetation.

Does it need a pollinator?

It is self fertile but produces more fruit when multiple plants are present.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name comes from the Greek words for olive and chaste tree, while the specific epithet refers to the umbel-like clusters of flowers.

Bueno saberlo

• The fruit contains high levels of lycopene.
• It was historically planted for erosion control and wildlife food.
• The leaves have a distinct silvery underside.
• It can tolerate very poor, dry soils.

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