Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal'
Cardinal Autumn Olive

 This plant is considered invasive.

 Family:
 Genus:
 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
 Light Requirements:
 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.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 288
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 187
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 109
  • Fragrant Flowers 188
  • Indiana Prohibited Sale 19
  • Midwest Invasive 42

    • 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).

    Other plants like this Elaeagnus umbellata 'Cardinal' (Cardinal Autumn Olive)

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