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Russian olive

Russian olive

Elaeagnus angustifolia

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3a – Zone 7b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–35′ tall × 12–20′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 3aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7b

pH Range

69.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 9.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

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
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, root cutting, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with