Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian Olive, Oleaster
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.