autumn-olive: Elaeagnus umbellata (Rhamnales: Elaeagnaceae)

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autumn-olive	USDA PLANTS Symbol: ELUM USDA ARS GRIN: 14934 ITIS: 27776 NAPIS: PBQABBC
Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb.
Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Rhamnales: Elaeagnaceae
Synonym(s): autumn olive, oleaster, silverberry
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.

Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources

Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas - National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Weed of the Week - USDA Forest Service
Fire Effects Information System - USDA Forest Service
Invasive Plant Atlas of New England - University of Connecticut
Element Stewardship Abstract - The Nature Conservancy
Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Invasive Plant Manual - SE-EPPC
Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests - USDA Forest Service
Fact Sheet - Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Last updated on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 02:47 PM