autumn olive; Japanese silverberry; oleaster
A deciduous shrub native to East Asia, known for its small red berries and silvery leaves. Often used in hedges or for erosion control.
The berries of the autumn olive are edible and are sometimes made into jam.
I planted an autumn olive in the corner of the garden.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
The name 秋茱萸 (あきぐみ) literally means 'autumn oleaster,' referring to the fruiting season and the plant's resemblance to the oleaster (グミ) genus. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.