Mature Height 15 - 25 feet, Mature Spread 15 - 25 feet, Soil Type Widely Adaptable, Moisture Widely Adaptable, Mature Form Irregular, Growth Rate Rapid, Sun Exposure Full Sun, Flower Color Creamy, Yellow, Fall Color Yellow to Orange, Foliage Color Silvery, Zones 2-7, Russian Olive tree photos

The Russian Olive tree, Elaeagnus Angustifolia, 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.

Russian Olive trees can be made into a hedge by planting 10’ apart in the row. The Russian Olive has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali. Its stems, buds, and leaves have a dense covering of silvery to rusty scales.

Leaves are egg or lance-shaped. 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.

Wildlife loves the fruit. Prized for its silvery gray foliage. Prefers a sunny location and is tolerant of most soil types.

Russian Olive tree photos

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