Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mildly Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Copper Beech
रूस ओलिव
In German
Copper Beech
russische Olive
In French
Hêtre pourpre
Olive russe
In Spanish
Copper Beech
oliva ruso
In Greek
Copper Beech
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
Olive russo
In Polish
Czerwony buk
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Copper Beech
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Russian Olive
Season and care of Copper Beech and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Russian Olive Physical Information
Copper Beech and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Russian Olive are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Copper Beech and Russian Olive
Care of Copper Beech and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.