Autumn Olive
Elaeagnusumbellata

Family: Elaeagnaceae Genus: Elaeagnus (el-ee-AG-nus)
Species: umbellata (um-bell-AY-tuh)

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing