Description
Elaeagnus umbellata
Ruby™ Autumn Olive is a standout selection prized for its heavy crops of very large, sweet, and flavorful red berries, which ripen September-November. The narrow, dark green leaves, silvery underneath, contrast beautifully with the bright fruit and fragrant white flowers in May, making this shrub as ornamental as it is productive. Rich in lycopene and other antioxidants, the fruit is excellent for fresh eating or juicing. Ruby™ is hardy, pest- and disease-resistant, and self-fertile. Drought tolerant. Nitrogen fixer. Occasional thorns.USDA Zone 3-9 Pollination: Considered self-fertile but will produce better with 2 varieties. Time to productivity: 2-3 years depending on conditions. Ripening time: September-November Size: 15'. Easy to prune smaller.