Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal'
Cardinal Autumn Olive

 This plant is considered invasive.

 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Pendulous, fragrant, and silvery white flowers that bloom in May)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Leaves are bright green above and silvery-green beneath; no fall color)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (Small red berries that hug the stem )
 Ultimate Height:
12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
12-24 feet
 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to a variety of soils and environments
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (2-4" long by 0.75-1.5" wide) are alternate, simple, elliptic to oblong, and bright green above and silvery-green beneath. Stems are covered with brown lenticels and can have spines.

Additional Information

Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal' was originally introduced by the Soil Conservation Service and is not recommended for the home landscape. Widely adaptable and invasive plant in the Midwest. Like other members of the family, fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Spread by birds and through rooting suckers. Especially tolerant of extreme cold and drought, as well as extreme heat, unlike the related Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive).

1 Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal' found

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Number Accession ID Location
12009_13786*AHORTPARK

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