How to Care for Elaeagnus umbellata (Autumn Olive)

Korean name: 보리수나무

Autumn Olive is a thorny large shrub that grows 1 to 3 meters wide. Its leaves have silvery scales on the underside, and small yellow-white flowers bloom in spring. The plant produces edible red berries and adapts well to various soils.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (Korea, Japan, China)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: edible, cold hardy, thorny, shrub, fruit
• Also known as: Autumn Olive, Japanese Silverberry, Umbrella Thorn

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers a sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: -20 to 35°C
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall.

Common questions

How often should you water Elaeagnus umbellata?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Elaeagnus umbellata?

It likes Prefers a sunny location.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is suitable..

Is Elaeagnus umbellata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Elaeagnus umbellata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -20 to 35°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and fall..