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Efbobby Amelia Court House, VA(Zone 7b) Jun 17, 2019

This one has stumped the local nurseries. Until I really knew what a persimmons was I thought this was one.

It has the persimmons like evolution of bush to tree as well as making root suckers however the leaves are smooth.

Whatever it is it is vigorous and has a high strike rate.

Key traits: branching is nearly black and when the tree is happier the new growth tips and underside of the leaves are silver.

Only shot in the dark I had was maybe a naturalized Japanese or Texas Persimmons??

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jun 21, 2019

As noted in your other ID post: give us more images!

My first inclination is that you have an invasive exotic Elaeagnus sp. there.

Pony up some more pictures.

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Efbobby Amelia Court House, VA(Zone 7b) Jun 22, 2019

P.s. Sorry about putting it in the wrong place.

Won't happen again.

Ok seems one of my neighbors has a more mature one

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Efbobby Amelia Court House, VA(Zone 7b) Jun 22, 2019

Seems you are correct. Most likely autumn olive. Thanx for the id. I can destroy it before it seeds.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jun 23, 2019

You are welcome.

The silveriness is evidence of the structural scales that cover all parts of this species.

Look closely, and you will see them not only on leaves, but also on twigs, buds, and fruits when they form.

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