species 27,512 observations
Russian Olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Field notes
Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly called Russian olive, silver berry, oleaster, or wild olive, is a species of Elaeagnus, native to Asia and limited areas of eastern Europe. It is widely established in North America as an introduced species.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cecropia Moth, Ceanothus Silk Moth, Rosewing Moth
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Thistle Aphid, Polygonum Aphid, Common Raccoon, Spotted Towhee
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Western Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Salt
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.