Autumn olive

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