Mandarin

Russian Olive

About Mandarin and Russian Olive

Mandarin

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

3530

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Well Drained

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-112-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

pruning needed for strong structure

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a laxative

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

Russian Olive

In Hindi

Mandarin

रूस ओलिव

In German

Mandarin

russische Olive

In French

mandarin

Olive russe

In Spanish

mandarín

oliva ruso

In Greek

Μανταρίνι

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

tangerina

Olive russo

In Polish

Mandarynka

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

Latin

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Rutaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Citrus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40040

1 27800

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Properties of Mandarin and Russian Olive

Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Russian Olive? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Russian Olive. Mandarin has thorns and Russian Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mandarin and Russian Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mandarin and Russian Olive

Season and care of Mandarin and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mandarin and Russian Olive Physical Information

Mandarin and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Russian Olive are as follows:

Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Mandarin and Russian Olive

Care of Mandarin and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Mandarin 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.