Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn Olive / Silverberry

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Deciduous shrub with silver-spotted leaves and nitrogen-fixing roots; produces fragrant flowers and edible orange fruits in autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Autumn Olive / Silverberry
Family Elaegaceae
Genus Elaeagnus
Species Umbellata
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Fragrant white flowers in late spring/early summer, followed by orange fruit.
Leaf Color Silver-green with silver spots on underside
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining, tolerates poor soils; slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred.

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Watering

Moderate watering once established; drought tolerant. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering and fruiting; tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed due to nitrogen-fixing bacteria; compost annually.

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Pruning

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

Pest Control Aphid Scale 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

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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
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Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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