Autumn Olive

(Elaeagnus umbellata)

Large deciduous shrub with silvery foliage. Autumn olive grows up to 20’ tall. Twigs are covered by small silvery scales.

Other names for this plant include:

• Common names: Autumn elaeagnus, oleaster, silverberry, spreading oleaster
• Scientific names: E. crispa; E. umbellata car. parvifolia; E. parvifolia

Ecological threat:

• Autumn olive invades open and forested natural areas, as well as roadsides and agricultural fields.
• It thrives in high light conditions where it can produce numerous fruits.
• Alters nutrient cycling by adding nitrogen to the soil.