Elaeagnus umbellata
AUTUMN OLIVE, SPREADING OLEASTER
Elaeagnaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: SW Asia-Middle East, Himalayas, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Elaeagnus crispa, E. parvifolia, E. umbellata var. parvifolia

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Elaeagnus umbellata
AUTUMN OLIVE, SPREADING OLEASTER
Elaeagnaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green; grey-green new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: red berry

Bark & Stems: spines

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier, bonsai

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: fruit, habitat, deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: dry temperate areas






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