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What type of shrub is this

9 years ago

The butterflies love it.

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runmede
9 years ago
Autumn olive, Elaeagnus umbellata. It is invasive and can take over an area.

Here is a link that might be useful: Autumn Olive
KC Clark - Zone 2012-6a OH
9 years ago
Very tough to get rid of it too.

A problem it causes that is not in the article I've linked: when it puts nitrogen into the soil, that can negatively impact native life that depends on low nitrogen soil.

Here is a link that might be useful: Journey with Nature - Autumn Olive
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