Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central United States, Canada
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Green, Tan
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, Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Russian Olive
Blue Ash
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Blue Ash plant
In German
russische Olive
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Olive russe
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
oliva ruso
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Olive russo
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Russian Olive
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Blue Ash
Season and care of Russian Olive and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Blue Ash Physical Information
Russian Olive and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Blue Ash are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Blue Ash
Care of Russian Olive and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Blue Ash pruning is done 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.