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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: KShip85 on April 27, 2010, 08:07:19 pm

Title: Shrub ID
Post by: KShip85 on April 27, 2010, 08:07:19 pm

I've been seeing a lot of these shrubs around and I like the look of them.  I've been through my field guide and nothing looks quite right.  Leaves looked Olivey to me but the rest does not match up.  This one was growing on the top of a hill at the edge of the woodline.  Most of the ones I have seen grow on the outer edges of thicker woods.  Not sure if I plan on doing anything with them but admiring but still am curious as to what I am looking at.  Thanks!

Kip

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Title: Re: Shrub ID
Post by: sailordad on April 27, 2010, 08:19:38 pm

im no expert

but i would guess its a decent sized grween flowering bush  ;D ;)




seriously,i have no clue just thought that might be funny

Title: Re: Shrub ID
Post by: jthompson1995 on April 27, 2010, 08:36:53 pm

Looks like Russian olive to me.

Title: Re: Shrub ID
Post by: Hillbilly on April 27, 2010, 08:49:48 pm

Autumn olive (Eleagnus umbellata.) It's an invasive non-native shrub that was formerly planted for wildlife food and erosion control. Now on the invasive exotic/noxious weed list in most states. The shoots make decent arrows.

Title: Re: Shrub ID
Post by: KShip85 on April 29, 2010, 01:44:34 am

Thanks for the help.  State DNR site says I should get to clearing this stuff out.  We'll have to see what all I can come up with as far as uses for the wood...

Kip

Title: Re: Shrub ID
Post by: makenzie71 on April 29, 2010, 01:48:44 am

no idea about autumn olive, but russian olive made me a great bow.