Russian Olive

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Hardiness

Zones 2 to 7

Height

12 to 15 feet

Width

12 to 15 feet

Flowers

Spring: yellow, fragrant, difficult to see because of leaves

Fruit

Drupe-like achene, looks like a "frosted olive", edible with sweet flavor

Fall Color

Grey-green

Light

Full sun

Soil

Adaptable

Planting & Care

Transplants easily
Salt tolerant

Problems

Phomopsis canker, verticillium wilt, invasive nature

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