The ELAEAGNACEAE SpeciesCommon Name Elaeagnus commutataWolfwillow Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive Shepherdia canadensisCanada Buffaloberry Shepherdia argenteaSilver Buffalberry Hippophae rhamnoides Sea Buckthorn 2 that are NOT native to Alberta Sea Buckthorn, Russian Olive Has orange edible fruitSea Buckthorn Shiny green on top of leaves, brown dots on the underside Canada Buffaloberry Flowers with a distinct odourWolfwillow 3 with thornsSilver Buffaloberry, Sea Buckthorn, Russian Olive 3 that will suckerSilver Buffaloberry, Sea Buckthorn, Wolfwillow A small tree with dark bark and silver lanceolate leaves Russian Olive 2 with dry silver fruitWolfwillow, Russian Olive The smallest shrub Canada Buffaloberry Brown buds in clusters Canada Buffaloberry Silver buds in clusters Silver Buffaloberry