Elaeagnus autumnalis (Autumn Olive )
Botanical Information
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
| Species | autumnalis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edible fruit. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 -8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
| Height | 3 - 7 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Fresh seed sown in a cold frame. |
| Cultivation | Grows well in most soil types, as long as they are free-draining. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are small and bisexual. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit is fleshy and edible, with 1 seed. |
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