Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
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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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Russian Olive
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
candlenut पेड़
In German
russische Olive
Candlenut Baum
In French
Olive russe
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
oliva ruso
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
candlenut árvore
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Russian Olive
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rhamnales
Malpighiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Candlenut
Season and care of Russian Olive and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Candlenut Physical Information
Russian Olive and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Candlenut are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Russian Olive and Candlenut
Care of Russian Olive and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.