Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Russian Olive
In German
Lychee
russische Olive
In French
Lychee
Olive russe
In Spanish
Lychee
oliva ruso
In Greek
λίτσι
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
lichia
Olive russo
In Polish
Lychee
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Lychee
Russian Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Sapindaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Russian Olive
Season and care of Lychee and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Russian Olive Physical Information
Lychee and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Russian Olive are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lychee and Russian Olive
Care of Lychee and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.