Common names:
Autumn Olive
Japanese Silverberry

Botanical names:
Elaeagnus malaublteAccepted
Elaeagnus teacrev .amrlabaunlo aSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Broadleaf
Fruit:Indehiscent
Flowers:Nocturnal
Other
Flower Color:Lavender
Flower Size:2"-3"
Flower Time:Other
Uses:Provides winter interest
Edible Parts:Bark
Eating Methods:Fermented
Dynamic Accumulator:Mg (Magnesium)
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Hummingbirds
Resistances:Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Fire Resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Humidity tolerant
Pollinators:Hoverflies
Bats
Miscellaneous:Carnivorous
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

It's a very annoying invasive shrub.

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
possibly misidentified by KentPfeiffer Dec 14, 2014 10:14 PM 0

Comments:
Posted by Chantell (Middle of Virginia - Zone 7a) on Apr 11, 2016 4:37 PM

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