Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
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
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Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
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Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
PHYSOCARPUS
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Ninebark
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Ninebark
रूस ओलिव
In German
Ninebark
russische Olive
In French
Physocarpe
Olive russe
In Spanish
ninebark
oliva ruso
In Greek
ninebark
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
ninebark
Olive russo
In Polish
Ninebark
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Ninebark
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Russian Olive
Season and care of Ninebark and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Russian Olive season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Russian Olive Physical Information
Ninebark and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Russian Olive are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Russian Olive
Care of Ninebark and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.