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THE
Autumn Olive
About the Autumn Olive
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The Autumn Olive tree, Elaeagnus umbellata, is a
medium sized tree or a large shrub reaching heights
of 20 plus feet. The leaves, borne alternately on
the stems, are generally oval in shape,
approximately 1-3 inches long, and lack teeth. The
upper surface of the leaves is dark green to
grayish-green in color, while the lower surface is
covered with silvery white scales, a conspicuous
characteristic that can be seen from a distance when
the leaves move. The small light yellow flowers
bloom in late April and May.
This deciduous tree is a good plant for fast
growing windbreaks and for wildlife food and cover.
The small (less than one-quarter inch) fleshy fruits
range in color from pink to red, are finely dotted
with pale scales, and are produced in abundance each
year. Wild life such as wild turkey, pheasant, quail
and dove relish its fruit. |
