Rhodotypos scandens - Jetbead Maple A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid with

A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid with uncertain origins

Its seeds are edible and are used just like pine nuts in China

These are unsexed plants

Rarely offered in Australia

Rhodotypos scandens - Jetbead Maple A deciduous Elaeagnus hybrid withA graceful arching deciduous shrub that is native to China, it has ovate deeply veined mid green leaves cover the branches that have quite a crinkled appearance. In late spring small white paper rose like flowers develop at the end of the branches which are followed in autumn small round black berries that persist well into winter. A tough plant that adapts well to most conditions in full shade to half shade.