This cultivated and naturalized tree grows up to 25 feet tall. It is recognized from afar by its silvery leaves (E), which are slender, up to 3 inches long and alternate on the twigs. The bell-shaped flowers with pointed lobes are orange to yellow inside (A,C). Clusters of 1-3 flowers form at the leaf nodes. The berry-like fruit ripens in September; it is tan or silvery (D). The closely related Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is a large shrub, has oval leaves, light yellow flowers and red fruit.