Elaeagnus umbellata - Autumn olive

Autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is a deciduous shrub known for its silver-green leaves and small, red berries. The berries are rich in lycopene and can be used in jellies and sauces. However, autumn olive is considered invasive in many areas due to its rapid spread and ability to outcompete native plants.

Outputs

• Poultry forage¹
• Winter fruits for birds²
• Wildlife habitat³
• Human food³

Functions

• Shrub
• Deciduous
• Nitrogen fixer⁴

Footnotes

1. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Appendix ↩

2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 7-2 ↩

3. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 10-1 ↩ ↩²

4. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 6-3 ↩