Russian Olive

Amur Maple

About Russian Olive and Amur Maple

Russian Olive

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

3020

0 40000

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Habitat

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

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-83-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Keep Slightly Dry

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, 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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Acer ginnala

Common Name

Russian Olive

Amur Maple

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

अमुर मेपल

In German

russische Olive

Amur-Ahorn

In French

Olive russe

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

oliva ruso

arce de Amur

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

Olive russo

de bordo amur

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

klon amur

In Latin

Russian Olive

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Sapindales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

40128

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Amur Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Amur Maple? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Amur Maple. Russian Olive has thorns and Amur Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Amur Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Russian Olive and Amur Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Amur Maple

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

Russian Olive and Amur Maple Physical Information

Russian Olive and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Amur Maple are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Russian Olive and Amur Maple

Care of Russian Olive and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.