Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Asia, India
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Russian Olive
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
बरमूडा घास
In German
russische Olive
Bermuda Gras
In French
Olive russe
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Grama
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Olive russo
grama Bermuda
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Russian Olive
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass
Care of Russian Olive and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.