Autumn Olive Relative Seeds - Fruit Plant

Autumn Olive Relative Seeds produce hardy deciduous shrubs closely related to silverberry and autumn olive types. These plants are valued for their adaptability, vigorous growth, and ability to thrive in poor soil conditions. They typically develop silvery or grey green foliage and produce small fragrant flowers followed by berry like fruits depending on species. These shrubs are commonly used in edible landscapes, windbreaks, hedgerows, and soil improvement systems. They perform well in full sun to partial shade and are suitable for a wide range of temperate climates.

Features

• Nitrogen fixing related fruiting shrub type
• Produces seasonal flowers and berry like fruits
• Suitable for hedgerows and windbreak planting
• Adaptable to poor and dry soil conditions
• Vigorous growth for landscape and soil improvement use

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus spp.
• Common Name: Silverberry / Autumn Olive Relative
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruiting nitrogen fixing shrub seed
• Growth Habit: Deciduous perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring and fall
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: March to May, September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days, typically requiring cold stratification in moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil, tolerant of poor soils
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering during establishment, drought tolerant when mature
• Mature Plant Size: Height 180 to 400 cm, spread 180 to 350 cm
• Plant Spacing: 150 to 300 cm apart