Russian Olive

Crapemyrtle

About Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle

Russian Olive

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

3050

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Habitat

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

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-86-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Russian Olive

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

russische Olive

Crapemyrtle

In French

Olive russe

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Russian Olive

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Myrtales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

4050

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle

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

Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle

Care of Russian Olive and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.