Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Tropical regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Pineapple
Russian Olive
In German
Ananas
russische Olive
In French
Ananas
Olive russe
In Spanish
Piña
oliva ruso
In Greek
Ανανάς
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Olive russo
In Polish
Ananas
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Pineapple
Russian Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Rhamnales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Russian Olive
Season and care of Pineapple and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Russian Olive season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Russian Olive Physical Information
Pineapple and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Russian Olive are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Pineapple and Russian Olive
Care of Pineapple and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Pineapple 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.