hardiness zone
2
- 9
latin name
Elaeagnus umbellata
pollination requirements
self-fertile
site and soil
Autumn olive grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist well-drained soils. It becomes quite competitive even in poor soils by fixing nitrogen in its roots. This plant survives where many other plants would struggle, it is highly tolerant of drought and erosion, but it does not tolerate wet sites.
Size at Maturity
8-10 ft
hardiness zone
2
- 9
latin name
Elaeagnus umbellata
pollination requirements
self-fertile
site and soil
Autumn olive grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist well-drained soils. It becomes quite competitive even in poor soils by fixing nitrogen in its roots. This plant survives where many other plants would struggle, it is highly tolerant of drought and erosion, but it does not tolerate wet sites.
Size at Maturity
8-10 ft
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