Russian Olive

( Elaeagnus angustfolia )

Highly aromatic, silvery-white to yellow flowers in clusters of 4-petals
Fruit is yellow to light gray and almost completely covered by dense silver scales
Height 10 to 30 feet, taking the form of a large shrub or small tree

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Type	Information
Toxicity	Non-toxic.
Control	Herbicide and bush-type mowing. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information.
Habitat	Riparian areas, lakeshores, fields, roadsides, forest edges and sandy flood plains.
Root	Extensive, deep and lateral root system
Leaf Shape	Linear, alternating on stem.
Lifespan	Perennial; two years or longer.
Priority 3 Weed	Not a noxious weed, but a regulated plant; potential for significant negative economic and ecological impacts.
Similar Looking Plants	Autumn olive, silver buffalo-berry, russet buffalo-berry.
Important Information	This plant out-competes native vegetation and taxes water reserves when established along waterways. It has been used extensively in Montana for shelterbelts. Roots can reach depths of 35 feet or more.