Elaeagnus umbellata – Autumn Olive

Non-native and very invasive.  So far I’ve only found one small non-reproducing plant which I cut and treated with herbicide.  According to the local DNR folks it hasn’t so far been a big problem in Buffalo County, but they’re watching for it.

10/7/2024 – Found on a shaded south east facing hillside.

 

 

 

Underside of leaf has silver spots

 

Young twigs have brown spots and silver scales