Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellate) : Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata)

Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellate) : Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata):





Jessica has separate items for this name. 3- 10ft tall bush

Elaeagnus commutata is most silvery of two this one is shown to increase orchard and grass forage land production at 1000  sticks per acre. this comes out to 7'x7'

Elaeagnus umbellata is the more bright green and red berry of the two often called autum olive.

"Native to Northeastern Canada and US east to North Dakota, the Rockies, and north through Alaska. Fleshy berries were eaten by many native tribes made into pemmican and cooked in moose fat by some Alaskan natives. Fast growing native non-leguminous nitrogen fixing shrub can grow 6 or more feet tall and is attractive with its silvery foliage and small fragrant flowers in the spring. An important food and habitat plant for wildlife, with birds loving the berries, browsers grazing the leaves and snowshoe hare relishing its cover. Hardy zones 3-9."

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Hedge;

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils that are well-drained[200], though it dislikes shallow chalk soils[98]. This last report conflicts rather with the record of its natural habitat, it should grow well on chalk[K]. Prefers a light sandy soil that is only moderately fertile, succeeding in poor and dry soils[11, 200]. Requires a position in full sun[11, 200]. Plants are very drought and wind resistant[1, 11, 200]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -40°c[184]. However, plants prefer a continental climate and are liable to be cut back in severe winters in Britain mainly because the wood is not fully ripened in our cooler summers. A moderately fast-growing plant[202]. The small flowers are deliciously scented[245]. This species does not normally require pruning but the plant can regenerate from very old wood and so can be cut back severely if required[202]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[202]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. An excellent companion plant, when grown in orchards it can increase yields from the fruit trees by up to 10%. Often confused with E. angustifolia even though it is very distinct[50]. Plants produce suckers quite freely, often sending them up at some distance from the plant[182, K]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus




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