Elaeagnus multiflora

Autumn Olive / Japanese Plum

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Hardy deciduous shrub with silvery-spotted leaves, nitrogen-fixing roots, and fragrant creamy flowers in autumn. Prefers full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Autumn Olive / Japanese Plum
Family Elaeagnaceae
Genus Elaeagnus
Species Multiflora
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Foliage shrub, fragrant flowers in autumn
Leaf Color Green with silver spots (underside)
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam; tolerates alkaline and saline soils due to nitrogen-fixing roots

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Watering

Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilizer needed due to nitrogen fixation. Apply compost annually in spring.

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Pruning

Prune in late winter after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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