Autumn Olive
Elaeagnus umbellata
Elaeagnus umbellata is a species of flowering plant known as Japanese silverberry, umbellata oleaster, autumn olive, autumn elaeagnus, spreading oleaster, autumnberry, or autumn berry. The species is indigenous to eastern Asia and ranges from the Himalayas eastwards to Japan. It is a hardy, aggressive invasive species able to readily colonize barren land, becoming invasive in the central and northeastern United States and parts of Europe.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 3.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
When: Sow seed autumn
Strong nitrogen fixer and bird food, but can self-seed aggressively — site responsibly and manage seedlings.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.