Elaeagnus angustifolia
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Common names: OLEASTER, RUSSIAN OLIVE, SILVER BERRY, WILD OLIVE
Native to: West Asia
Plant
Type: shrub
Form: erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 23 feet
Max width: 23 feet
Flower
secondary color present, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: flower fragrant, hedge or edging, screen
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: wide range
USDA Zones: zone 2 -50 f, zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -50 to +30 °F
Water: dry, moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
