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Autumn olive (Elaeagnus parvifolia) is a deciduous shrub native to regions including Afghanistan, China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Nepal, and Pakistan. Autumn olive (Latin: Elaeagnus parvifolia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Autumn olive is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Autumn olive is a member native to JP and KR. Autumn olive thrives in full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, from light sandy to medium and heavy clay soils.
Autumn olive grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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