Also known as Cherry Elaeagnus · Cherry Oleaster · Elaeagnus
Cherry Silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora) — growing guide, benefits & care for this Elaeagnus species. Find watering, sunlight, soil, and growing tips to keep Cherry Silverberry healthy, plus identification notes and plant profile details from ePlant AI.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including freezing winters and warm summers.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a spring application of balanced fertilizer or compost.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly once established, especially during dry periods. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings for mature plants.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Thin out the canopy to improve air circulation and light penetration.
Pruning can also be done after fruiting to shape the plant and manage size.
Propagate from seed, which may require stratification, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and planted in a well-draining medium.
Grafting is also a viable method for faster establishment.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring before new growth starts. Use a well-draining potting mix amended with compost. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Ensure good drainage holes to prevent root rot.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cherry Silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora)
Where Cherry Silverberry (Elaeagnus multiflora) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
| Species | Elaeagnus multiflora |
Similar in genus Elaeagnus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
