Oleaster
Botanical name: Elaeagnaceae
Oleaster
Botanical name: Elaeagnaceae
Description
Oleaster is a diverse group of plants encompassing both ornamental and edible species. This family includes beloved favorites like roses, apples, and strawberries. With their captivating blooms and delicious fruits, Rosales plants have significant garden usage and economic value. They also attract beneficial insects and birds, contributing to the ecological balance. From delicate wildflowers to towering fruit trees, oleaster showcases a wide range of sizes and shapes, making them an enchanting addition to any landscape.
Species of Oleaster
Bullberry
Found growing across most of the United States, bullberry are a pest in some regions and a landscaping shrub in others. The thorny bushes grow in thickets that can present a problem in prairies, meadows, and other disturbed areas. Species in the genus are identifiable by their bright-colored berries.
Sea Buckthorns
Widely distributed in Europe and Asia, sea Buckthorns are extremely cold-hardy plants that are adapted to harsh growing environments. These deciduous shrubs produce orange berries - an important source of food for birds and small rodents, while the foliage provides food for various larvae of moths and butterflies. Thanks to their winter berries and ability to prevent soil erosion, sea Buckthorns are oftentimes used in landscaping and land management.
Silverberries
The silverberries genus of plants got their common name from the American Lewis & Clark exploration of the western United States. Their fruits can be spread easily by birds and have gained a position on several invasive species lists. The Elaeagnus family is broad and includes over 50 different species making exact identification difficult.
Scientific Classification
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