Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PROTEA
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Protea plant
रूस ओलिव
In German
Protea Pflanze
russische Olive
In French
usine de Protea
Olive russe
In Spanish
planta de protea
oliva ruso
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Olive russo
In Polish
Protea roślin
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Protea herba
Russian Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Rhamnales
Family
Proteaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Protea and Russian Olive
Season and care of Protea and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Russian Olive season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Protea and Russian Olive Physical Information
Protea and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Russian Olive are as follows:
Care of Protea and Russian Olive
Care of Protea and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Protea 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.