Water autumn olive regularly when the soil is dry, especially during its first year and dry spells. Aim for deep watering to encourage robust root development.

Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance, requiring less frequent watering.

Prune autumn olive to manage its size and shape, and to remove dead or diseased branches. It responds well to heavy pruning. For fruit production, prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Remove suckers to control spread.

Autumn olive can be propagated by seeds, which require stratification. It also readily reproduces vegetatively.

Stem cuttings taken in summer can be rooted under humid conditions, or layering can be employed in spring or fall.

Repotting is generally not applicable for autumn olive as it is a large, woody shrub typically planted outdoors. If grown in a container for a temporary period, repot into a larger container when root-bound, typically every 2-3 years in spring.