Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
it is a variety of pine
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Fields
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1
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
-
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Russian Olive
In Hindi
loblolly pine
रूस ओलिव
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
russische Olive
In French
pin à encens
Olive russe
In Spanish
pino taeda
oliva ruso
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
Olive russo
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
pinea taeda
Russian Olive
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive
Care of Loblolly Pine and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.