Heartleaf oleaster
Elaeagnus cordifoliafam. Rosaceae
Educational content — not medical, botanical, or professional advice. Plant identification, safety, and edibility depend on local conditions, cultivars, and correct identification. Consult a qualified botanist or forager before consuming or handling wild specimens. How we source & review →
Pl. 7F17 — Elaeagnus cordifolia
Elaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifoliaElaeagnus cordifolia
IPrezentare
Prezentare
Oleasterul cu frunze de coarne, Elaeagnus cordifolia, este o păduritoare originară din Est Asia, incluziind regiuni din China și Japonia. Această plantă prezintă frunze poliplătite, oval形的，顶部为绿色而下表面呈银色。它会开花并结出可食用的果实和种子。这种植物适应性强，在全日照到半阴的各种条件下均能茁壮成长，并能在轻质砂土、中等或重黏土中生长良好。尽管它更喜欢干燥至湿润的环境，但这种适应性很强的灌木可以长到4米高，并因其观赏价值和食物来源而受到重视。
Quick answers
What is Heartleaf oleaster?
Oleasterul cu frunze de coarne, Elaeagnus cordifolia, este o păduritoare originară din Est Asia, incluziind regiuni din China și Japonia.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Oleasterul cu frunze de coarne se dezvoltă în lumină plină până la semisombrit și preferă suștei bine drenate, care sunt luate, medii sau grele. Este tolerant la condiții ușoare, dar funcționează bine și în mediului umed. Această păduritoare, care crește până la 4 metri în înălțime, este durabilă în regiuni temperate. Pentru propagarea acesteia, se pot utiliza semințe sau împărțiere de răcini. Fructele și semințele sale sunt comestibile.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Habit
Shrub
Mature size
4.0 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Heartleaf oleaster for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple heartleaf oleaster shrub and focus on basic care.
- 1
What you'll need
A heartleaf oleaster plant, garden gloves, and a trowel.
- 2
Best time to plant
Plant in spring or early fall when the weather is cooler.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with some sand for better drainage. Ensure containers have holes at the bottom.
- 4
Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants from a nursery pot to your garden, making sure not to damage roots.
- 5
First two weeks
Water regularly but avoid overwatering. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- 6
Ongoing care
Provide full sun or partial shade and water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Prune lightly to shape.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts to maintain shape and remove dead branches.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, not providing enough sunlight, and neglecting regular pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FruitSeed
Edible uses: The heartleaf oleaster produces small, edible fruits that can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. The seeds are also edible and can be consumed after proper processing. These parts of the plant are often enjoyed fresh but can also be dried for later use.
Other uses:HedgerowNitrogen fixerFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
6 native · 17 introduced
Distribuție
6 native · 17 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 6 native· 17 introduced
Asia4 regions
native (3)ChinaJapanSouth Korea
introduced (1)Georgia
Broader regions
native:Kuril Is.
introduced:Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode I., Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Virginia
IXSpecimen gallery
1 image
Specimen gallery
1 imageXSee also
8 related
See also
8 relatedPlants you might compare or use together — scored by shared family (Rosaceae), common use cases, and growing requirements.
same family · Rosaceae
Botanical relatives — often share phytochemistry + growing needs.
XI
Explore further
Companion planting
Compare with similar plants
XII
About this entry
- Last updated
- Citation
- How to cite this entry · Submit a correction
Back to the cataloguePlant id · 7f174caa-37a8-41a9-a9c4-6c86fcea4d17
Decision aid
Choosing between Heartleaf oleaster and something else?
Continue reading
❦❦❦❦
Endpaper · archive updates
Primește digest-ul săptămânal
Un email curat pe săptămână — profile noi de plante, note sezoniere de cultivare, adăugiri în arhiva de remedii. Gratuit, fără tracking, dezabonare oricând.