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THE Autumn
Olive
About the Autumn
Olive :
The Autumn Olive tree, Elaeagnus
umbellata, is a medium sized tree or a large
shrub reaching heights of 20 plus feet. The
leaves, borne alternately on the stems, are
generally oval in shape, approximately 1-3
inches long, and lack teeth. The upper
surface of the leaves is dark green to
grayish-green in color, while the lower
surface is covered with silvery white
scales, a conspicuous characteristic that
can be seen from a distance when the leaves
move. The small light yellow flowers bloom
in late April and May.
This deciduous tree is a good plant for
fast growing windbreaks and for wildlife
food and cover. The small (less than
one-quarter inch) fleshy fruits range in
color from pink to red, are finely dotted
with pale scales, and are produced in
abundance each year. Wild life such as wild
turkey, pheasant, quail and dove relish its
fruit. |
