Autumn olive growing shrub of the genus Elaeagnus also known as Elaeagnus umbellate, Autumn olive perennial deciduous plant and also used as ornamental plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-9, the plant fixing nitrogen
Leaves color is green with silvery touch, flower color white with 4 petal,
Flowers fragrant color white in star shape, flowers grow in clusters.
Autumn olive fruits
Fruit color red, the size 0.5-1 cm, round shape, the seeds can be eaten with the fruit
Autumn olive for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Autumn olive growing and care:
Chilling hours
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Prune for easier harvest
Size of the plan:
2-4 m, 6-12 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Fragrant white flower with 4 petal
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Autumn olive fruits?
Eat raw, jams, fruit leather, dry
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
Scientific name:
Elaeagnus umbellata