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About Russian Olive and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040
0 40000
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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-84-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
9-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

370.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Asthma
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Russian Olive
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

russische Olive
Schwarze Birke

In French

Olive russe
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

oliva ruso
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Olive russo
Bétula Preto

In Polish

rosyjski Olive
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Russian Olive
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Fagales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

4040
1 27800
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Properties of Russian Olive and Black Birch

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

Season and Care of Russian Olive and Black Birch

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

Russian Olive and Black Birch Physical Information

Russian Olive and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Black Birch are as follows:

  • Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver

  • Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Black Birch

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