1. a shrub or small tree of the genus Elaeagnus, bearing small silvery or golden berries and narrow leaves
Usage: also called wild olive or Russian olive in some regions
2. the fruit of the oleaster plant, resembling an olive

Examples

• The oleaster grows well in dry, sandy soils and is often planted as an ornamental shrub.
• Oleaster berries are edible and have a slightly tart flavor.
• The narrow, silvery leaves of the oleaster make it distinctive in the landscape.
• In some Mediterranean regions, oleaster has naturalized and spread widely.
• Birds are attracted to the small fruits of the oleaster plant.
• The oleaster is valued for its hardiness and ability to thrive in poor conditions.