Russian Olive

Bird Cherry

About Russian Olive and Bird Cherry

Russian Olive

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

30100

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Habitat

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

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-83-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

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

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Russian Olive

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

russische Olive

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Olive russe

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Russian Olive

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Rosales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

40100

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Bird Cherry

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

Russian Olive and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Russian Olive and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Bird Cherry

Care of Russian Olive and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.