Elaeagnus umbellata Autumn olive (Elaeagnaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Deciduous shrub
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The Elaeagnus umbellata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Himalayas. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Autumn olive. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. crispa.

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Latin Name:  Elaeagnus umbellata
Common Name:  Autumn olive
Family:  Elaeagnaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Thickets and thin woods in the lowland and hills[58].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[78]. It should germinate in late winter or early spring, though it may take 18 months[K]. Stored seed can be very slow to germinate, often taking more than 18 months. A warm stratification for 4 weeks followed by 12 weeks cold stratification can help[98]. The seed usually (eventually) germinates quite well[78]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pot as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant out when they are at least 15cm tall. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage[78]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, 10 - 12cm with a heel, November in a frame. Leave for 12 months. Fair to good percentage[78]. Layering in September/October. Takes 12 months[78].

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