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Elaeagnus umbellata (Autumn Olive)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 27776

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rhamnales Family: Elaeagnaceae Genus: Elaeagnus Species: Elaeagnus umbellata

Common Names add Autumn Olive edit | delete Silverberry edit | delete Oleaster edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Fragrant Invasive Perennial Shrub Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Spring   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Hedging/Screening   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Cream   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns) Deer Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below In Top Ten exotic pest plants in Georgia edit | delete Is ranked a 'severe threat' in Tenn. and Kentucky invasive lists edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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