Autumn-olive

Common Name(s):
Autumn-olive, Olive,Autumn
Scientific Name:
Elaeagnus umbellata
Family:
Elaeagnaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Cool
Origin:
Introduced
Height:
5.5
Flowers:
April
Fruits:
Fall
Description: A shrub commonly used in wildlife plantings and shelterbelts. Leaves are green above and silver below. Fruit is red when mature and are eaten by many birds and some mammals. Leaves and fruit are covered with tiny scales.