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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