Autumn olive

How to grow 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 indoor 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