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Russian olive

Russian olive

Elaeagnus angustifolia

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 7b

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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
Family
Elaeagnaceae

Native Range

Central Asia

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with