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Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian Olive, Oleaster

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This small, deciduous tree has foliage that is 2" long and silver-gray in color. It is excellent for difficult climates with extreme temperatures.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Silver, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.