Missouri Arboretum

Autumn Olive, Elaeagnus umbrellata

Central Asia, Japan. Leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and .75 to 1.5 inches wide. Height 12 to 20 feet. Flowers are funnel shaped and silvery white. Not a plant for the home landscape. It can become a weed with time, as the birds will spread the seeds. Salt tolerant. 

GIS coordinate: N40 21.258 W94 53.059

Trail Number: C12 

 

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