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Russian Olive

Elaeagnus angustifolia

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Overview

The Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a hardy, deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 12-20 feet with an equal spread. It boasts narrow, silver-green leaves and fragrant, yellowish flowers in late spring, followed by olive-like fruits. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and tolerates drought. Its use in design offers erosion control, windbreaks, and wildlife habitats with a rustic aesthetic. Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 3–7Type Shrub, Tree
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — but it should be placed with consideration due to its potential invasiveness in some regions; regular pruning may be

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Elaeagnaceae

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Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — lance-shaped leaves grow up to 4 inches long; the Russian Olive thrives in full sun to partial shade
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — It is drought tolerant once established, making it a practical choice for xeriscaping; the Russian Olive, image 75
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — Regular pruning may be required to maintain the desired shape and prevent overproliferation; silver-green leaves and
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — reaching heights of 12-20 feet with an equal spread; the Russian Olive thrives in full sun to partial shade
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — Its use in design offers erosion control, windbreaks, and wildlife habitats with a rustic aesthetic; regular pruning
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — Typically, it attains heights of 15 to 25 feet, with a similar spread, creating a rounded, open canopy
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — The Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) is a hardy; silver-green leaves and fragrant, image 57
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — the Russian Olive thrives in full sun to partial shade; lance-shaped leaves grow up to 4 inches long, image 74
Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) — exemplifying its versatile nature.<br><br>Given its rapid growth rate; lance-shaped leaves grow up to 4 inches long
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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