I also planted two Elaeagnus multiflora after reading that they fix nitrogen and produce edible berries. However, I opted for a more cultivated variety with yellow fruits, since the fruit of most other varieties is said not to taste as good. Hopefully I get my first taste this year.
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Lol, thought from the thumbnail it was a clover leaf that color.
Wow beautiful! Congrats on bringing butterflies to your area
Where's the clover?
-I also just planted a lot of clover on the lawn.
Beautiful. Clover is always a winner. Nitrogen and a bug magnet. What else do you need?
I also planted two Elaeagnus multiflora after reading that they fix nitrogen and produce edible berries. However, I opted for a more cultivated variety with yellow fruits, since the fruit of most other varieties is said not to taste as good. Hopefully I get my first taste this year.
Good luck!!! I haven't had that but I know it's a permaculture favorite since it's nitrogen and edible