Selected images for autumn-olive (Elaeagnus umbellata )
Autumn olive is a deciduous shrub from 3-20 ft. (0.9-6.1 m) in height. It is easily recognized by the silvery, dotted underside of the leaves. Leaves are alternate and 1 in. (2.5 cm) wide. Small, yellowish flowers are abundant and occur in clusters near the stems in May to June. Fruits are red, juicy, and edible. Fruits ripen from September to November. Autumn olive invades old fields, woodland edges, and other disturbed areas. It can form a dense shrub layer which displaces native species and closes open areas. Autumn olive is native to China and Japan and was introduced into North America in 1830. Since then, it has been widely planted for wildlife habitat, mine reclamation, and shelterbelts.
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0016043 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Flower(s) James H. Miller |
0016047 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Bark James H. Miller |
0016049 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Bark James H. Miller |
1268027 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Plant(s) Chris Evans |
1330008 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Foliage Chris Evans |
1380003 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Plant(s) Chris Evans |
2188036 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Infestation Chris Evans |
2307059 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Twig(s)/Shoot(s) James H. Miller |
2307060 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Foliage James H. Miller |
5022010 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Fruit(s) Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry Archive |
5078023 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Infestation David J. Moorhead |
5271041 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Flower(s) Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5271043 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Fruit(s) Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5271044 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Feature(s) Leslie J. Mehrhoff |
5306027 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Flower(s) Nancy Loewenstein |
5307041 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
9005056 autumn-olive Elaeagnus umbellata Flower(s) James H. Miller |
