Deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having grey leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny.

synonyms: Elaeagnus augustifolia, Russian olive.

Polish: oliwnik wąskolistny, oliwnik zwyczajny

Deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits.

synonyms: Elaeagnus commutata, silver-bush, silverberry, silverbush.