Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Russian Olive
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Capnoides
In German
russische Olive
Capnoides
In French
Olive russe
capnoides
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Capnoides
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Capnoides
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Capnoides
In Latin
Russian Olive
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Rhamnales
Agaricales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Capnoides
Season and care of Russian Olive and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Capnoides Physical Information
Russian Olive and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Capnoides are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Russian Olive and Capnoides
Care of Russian Olive and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.