Autumn Olive is a nitrogen-fixing shrub introduced from Asia that has become invasive across much of eastern North America. Its speckled silver-red berries are eaten by many birds and mammals who spread the seeds widely. While it provides wildlife food, its aggressive spread disrupts native plant communities and outcompetes native shrubs.
Best time to see a Autumn Olive
The best time to see a Autumn Olive is March–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 51,678 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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