Is Elaeagnus angustifolia evergreen or deciduous?

Elaeagnus angustifolia, alias Qilixiang, Xiangliu, etc., petiole slender, silver-white, fruit oval, pink; flesh milky white, powdery. So is Elaeagnus angustifolia evergreen or deciduous?

Is Elaeagnus angustifolia evergreen or deciduous?

Elaeagnus angustifolia is a deciduous tree with strong vitality, with the characteristics of drought resistance, wind and sand resistance, saline-alkali tolerance, barren resistance and so on. Natural Elaeagnus angustifolia is only distributed in desert and semi-desert areas with precipitation less than 150 mm.

Second, edible value

As a feed, Elaeagnus angustifolia has a long history in northwest China. Its leaves and fruits are high-quality feed for sheep, and can also be fed to pigs and other livestock, which can promote the fattening and milk production of pigs. Judging from the nutritional composition of Elaeagnus angustifolia, its leaves and fruits contain nutrients needed by livestock.

III. Use value

Flower can extract fragrant oil, used as flavor raw material, used in make-up, soap essence; it is also a secret plant. It can make wine, vinegar, soy sauce, jam and so on. Elaeagnus angustifolia flower fragrance, is a good source of honey plants, contains aromatic oil, can extract flavors, spices. Elaeagnus angustifolia gum can be extracted from tree sap and is a substitute for Arabic gum.

IV. Medicinal value

The fruit, leaf and root of Elaeagnus angustifolia can be used as medicine, fruit juice can be used as laxative, fruit can be mashed together with plantain to treat hemorrhoids, root decoction can wash scabies and horse scabies, leaves are dried and taken with water, which is effective in the treatment of pneumonia and shortness of breath. Bark has the effect of clearing away heat and cooling blood, converging and relieving pain. For chronic tracheitis, stomachache, enteritis, leucorrhea; external use to treat burns and stop bleeding. Fruit can strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea. For indigestion.

Fifth, ornamental greening value

Elaeagnus angustifolia can be planted or dried for afforestation. Elaeagnus angustifolia can conserve soil and water, resist wind and sand, prevent drought, regulate climate and improve soil. Elaeagnus angustifolia is often used to build shelterbelt, sand forest, timber forest and scenic forest, which plays an important role in ensuring stable agricultural yield and harvest in Xinjiang.

Elaeagnus angustifolia wood is tough and fine, which can be used as furniture, agricultural tools and fuel. it is one of the main sources of fuel in rural areas in desert areas.