Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
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
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
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.