Russian Olive trees

Russian Olive Trees

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About Russian Olive Trees: Russian Olive is an excellent windbreak and wildlife tree. It is extremely tolerant of environmental factors. The best windbreak tree for high wind areas. Pictured is the Russian olive in a tree form. Can be made into a hedge by planting 10’ apart in the row. Russian olive is low in water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali.

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Russian Olive Tree Facts

Scientific Name:	Elaeagnus angustifolia
Foliage:	Silver Gray Leaves
Mature Height:	25-30 Feet
Mature Spread:	20-30 Feet
Soil:	sandy, clay, loam
Zones:	3-8
Moisture:	low to moderate

Its stems, buds, and leaves have a dense covering of silvery to rusty scales. Leaves are egg or lance-shaped, smooth margined, and alternate along the stem. At three years of age, plants begin to flower and fruit. Highly aromatic, creamy yellow flowers appear in June and July and are later replaced by clusters of abundant silvery fruits.

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