Russian-olive Elaeagnaceae Elaeagnus angustifolia

Leaf:Alternate, simple, 1 to 3 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, linear or lanceolate in shape with an entire margin. Leaves are dull green to almost gray and distinctly scaly above, silvery and scaly below.
Flower:Bell-shaped, 3/8 to 5/8 inch long, very fragrant, lacking petals, silvery or whitish, appearing in spring.
Fruit:Berry-like achene, silvery reddish brown, 1/2 inch long, sweet and edible but quite dry, maturing in late summer.
Twig:Young branches are silvery and scaly, and may bear thorns. Later developing a shiny light brown color; buds are small, silvery-brown and rounded, covered with 4 scales.
Bark:Smooth and gray when young, becoming irregularly ridged and furrowed later.
Form:A shrub or small tree to 40 feet, rounded in outline.

leaf flower fruit twig bark form map

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