Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Wet lands
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Plumcot
रूस ओलिव
In German
Plumcot
russische Olive
In French
plumcot
Olive russe
In Spanish
plumcot
oliva ruso
In Greek
Plumcot
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
plumcot
Olive russo
In Polish
Plumcot
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Plumcot
Russian Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Plumcot and Russian Olive
Season and care of Plumcot and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Russian Olive season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plumcot and Russian Olive Physical Information
Plumcot and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Russian Olive are as follows:
Plumcot flower color:
Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Plumcot and Russian Olive
Care of Plumcot and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Plumcot 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.