Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Areca catechu
Common Name
Russian Olive
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
russische Olive
Betelnusspalme
In French
Olive russe
noix de bétel
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
noz de betel
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
betel nut
In Latin
Russian Olive
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut
Season and care of Russian Olive and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Areca nut Physical Information
Russian Olive and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Areca nut are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut
Care of Russian Olive and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.