Autumn olive is native to Asia and was introduced into the US in the 1830s. It was commonly planted for wildlife food and cover until its invasive traits became apparent.

IPSAWG Recommendation: Do not buy, sell or plant autumn olive in Indiana. Help by eradicating autumn olive on your property. Also avoid Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.); this species is …

Russian olive has clusters of 0.5 inch, hard, olive-shaped fruit that each contain one seed. Immature fruits are silver and ripen to tan or brown. Distribution: Russian olive is native to Europe and western …

Olives have been cultivated around the Mediterranean Sea for at least 5,000 years. They were first brought to California in the 18th century by the Spanish padres, and were planted at all the coastal …

Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) General Description. Small tree, sometimes referred to as a large shrub, intro- duced from Russia. Tolerates saline/alkaline soils. May invade unmanaged bottomlands …

Deciduous shrub that can grow to 20 feet high. Leaves are bright green on top and distinctively silver underneath. Spring-blooming cream or yellow flowers have a strong fragrance. Abundant red berries …

Olive trees require little training. During the first growing season, tip-prune any long, whiplike trunks at 30 to 36 inches in height to encourage the formation of lateral-growing scafold branches on the main …