Elaeagnus philippinensis
Lingaro
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Elaeagnus philippinensis |
Principal Common Name | Lingaro |
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Description | Loose limbed shrub or small tree bearing edible red fruit that is cherry-like in flavor. Can be grown as multi-stemmed. |
General Comments | Rare plant. Fruit can be eaten raw or used in ice cream. |
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Nativity | Philippine Islands |
Height Range | 8 - 10 FT |
Spread Range | 4 - 6 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
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Sunset Zones | 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
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Leaf Color | Silver-gray |
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Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | White |
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