Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
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Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Russian Olive
In German
Zwetschgen
russische Olive
In French
prune de Damas
Olive russe
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
oliva ruso
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Olive russo
In Polish
mirabelki
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
damson plum
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Damson and Russian Olive
Season and care of Damson and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Damson and Russian Olive Physical Information
Damson and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Russian Olive are as follows:
Care of Damson and Russian Olive
Care of Damson and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.