Russian Olive

Not to be confused with Autumn Olive
== Desc ==
Russian Olive is likely the most common species in the Olive Family. While theyre not true members of the Olea family, the fruits resemble the true olives, which gave its name. Elaeagnus Augustifola is pretty accurate when it comes to fruiting time. Russian Olive fruits are ripe around August and September. They are reddish brown. Many birds and squirrels feed on these fruit as well as other wild animals. They have distinct silvery narrow leaves. Interlacing ridges on its bark. Its leaves fall yellow or green in November. It and its cousins are super hardy, and are the last to drop leaves. Wood commonly breaks under snow or in high winds. 
=== Invasiveness ===
Russian Olive has grown so fast in the New England part of the country. This tree is fast growing, and spreads crazily. Its fruit sticks around on the tree, away from hungry animals, therefore, more likely to make it to spring. Many seedling trees come up per year. 
== General ==
20-50'
Silver Leaves
Interlacing Ridges on Bark
Common as Understory tree or in Fields
Fast growing
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Nature