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| Identification |
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Genus
Elaeagnus
Species
umbellata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
autumn olive bush
aki-gumi
Family
ELAEAGNACEAE
Specimen number
S11968
Data source
Frgnt p122;UnFruit pp113-120;Xeri p303
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
12' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 04-08
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Elaeagnus umbellata have a mild sweet perfume. Autumn olive bush can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Elaeagnus umbellata is known as aki-gumi in Japanese. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does well in dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has silver-flecked red berries with a very tart flavor. Elaeagnus umbellata is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has silver-flecked red berries with a very tart flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Elaeagnus umbellata is self fertile. Crops can be harvested throughout July. Autumn olive bush is thought to originate from Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Elaeagnus umbellata is a woody perennial. Autumn olive bush is deciduous in nature.
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