Autumn olive grow and care – 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
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