Portuguese Super Hero Autumn Olive
An excellent selection of autumn olive, we were first introduced to Portuguese Super Hero by the Bullock Brothers on Orcas Island who had received it from a Portuguese visitor and grew it for its large crops of exceptionally large autumn olives and gave this unknown cultivar the name ‘Portuguese Super Hero’.
Autumn Olive like half day to full sun, well drained soil and is self-fertile. It is hardy to at least minus 35 degrees F., (USDA Zone 3) and often begins bearing the 2nd year after planting. Autumn Olive is not related to the true Olive and can be invasive in some regions of the US. We’ve seen no problems in the Pacific Northwest. Check with your county extension office for more information.
Latin Name: Elaeagnus umbellata
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to about minus 35° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Taste: Sweet
Fruit Skin: Red
Fruit Size: Large
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Early May
Ripening Time: September
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Autumn Olive is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-8