Description
Elaeagnus umbellata Punch Bowl 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. 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-November Size: 15'. Easy to prune smaller.