Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Russian Olive
Wild lilac
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Ceanothus
In German
russische Olive
Ceanothus
In French
Olive russe
Ceanothus
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Ceanothus
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Ceanothus
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Ceanothus
In Latin
Russian Olive
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Ceanothus
Season and care of Russian Olive and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ceanothus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Ceanothus Physical Information
Russian Olive and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Ceanothus are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Ceanothus
Care of Russian Olive and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.