OK, I'll take a run at this. My first thought was that you were looking for the Elaeagnus pungens, the Russian Olive but the discription did not quite match. This may be what you are looking for: Elaeagnus multiflora, common name gumi, cherry elaegnus. Not common, has fragrant flowers, edible fruit used to make jelly and sweets. deciduous, however it prefers sun not shade. If nothing else I have learned about a new, interesting edible plant. Good luck in your search.
Bob

Thanks Bob ! At least I can now spell the plants name correctly, which will definitely be a big help in further research. Grow well, Wildair

I met it at Durio's Louisiana Nursery quite a few years ago. Don't know if they still have it, but it sure is tasty. Don't even remember what it looked like!

I have heard it called it air conditioner plant. I think folks plant them to hide air conditioners outside.

Hah!!

marie