Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Autumn Olive
In German
Emu Bush
Herbst Olive
In French
Emu Bush
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
emu Μπους
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Outono Olive
In Polish
Emu Bush
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Emu Bush
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Emu Bush and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Emu Bush and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Emu Bush and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Emu Bush and Autumn Olive
Care of Emu Bush and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Olive pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.