Autumn Olive

Elaeagnus umbellata

Summary 2

Elaeagnus umbellata, is known as Japanese silverberry,umbellata oleaster,autumn-olive,autumn elaeagnus, or spreading oleaster. The species is indigenous to eastern Asia and ranges from the Himalayas eastwards to Japan. Because it fixes atmospheric nitrogen in its roots, it often grows vigorously and competitively in infertile soils.

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  1. (c) Even Dankowicz, all rights reserved, uploaded by Even Dankowicz
  2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaeagnus_umbellata

More Info

iNat Map

Status non-native
Form woody shrub
Leaf type simple
Arrangement alternate
Color white