Elaeagnus Umbellata

Elaeagnus Umbellata Care

Elaeagnus Umbellata

What is the plant

Autumn olive is a medium to large deciduous shrub. Its leaves are alternate, oval to lanceolate, untoothed and grow to 1-3 inches in length. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green to grayish-green in color, while the lower surface is covered with silvery white scales.

It can be invasive in the United States, especially in the Midwest.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-50°C - -40°C

Hardiness zone

3 - 7

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water Needs, Low, Average
Pruning
Rejuvenating is removal of old branches or the overall reduction of the size of a shrub to restore its original form and size. It is recommended that you do not remove more than one third of a plant at a time. Remember to remove branches from the inside of the plant as well as the outside. When rejuvenating plants with canes, such as nandina, cut back canes at various heights so that plant will have a more natural look.
Fertilizer
The wood is a good fuel

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Temperature
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -40°c[200]. This species is somewhat similar to E. multiflora, but it flowers a few weeks later[182].
Additional
Toxic to animals