Elaeagnus umbellata
Has thorns-suckers readily. Due to prolific production of red fruit that attracts birds and is spread by birds, this plant is outlawed in several states. Was planted along many interstate highways.
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| Common Name | autumn olive |
| Landscape Zone | LZ3 |
| Firewise Rating | NOT Firewise (4) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | Yes |
| Native | No |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 7 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | High |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Round |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 15 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 4.5 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6 |
| Bark | Rough |
| Leaf Arrangement | Opposite |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Silver Green |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Pubescent |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
