Elaeagnus umbellata
Incredibly productive bush is loaded with small dark red berries. High in the antioxidant lycopene. Drought tolerant. Nitrogen fixer. Occasional thorns.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Pollination: Considered self-fertile but will produce better with 2 varieties.
Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions.
Ripening time: September
Size: 15′. Easy to prune smaller.
Incredibly productive bush has small, shiny, dark- red berries in dense clusters. Juicy, fresh tasting tart berries ripen in late fall. Is high in the anti-oxidant lycopene which is thought to be preventative
for cancer and heart disease. Nitrogen fixer. Occasional thorns.