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Russian olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A fast-growing deciduous tree with narrow, silvery-gray foliage and fragrant small yellow flowers followed by ornamental silver berry-like fruits. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it useful for tough, dry sites.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 9.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Central Asia
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlhedgerownitrogen fixerwildlife benefitwindbreakedible
Nitrogen Fixer · High
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation