Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Europe
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
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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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Russian Olive
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
david ward
In German
russische Olive
david ward
In French
Olive russe
david ward
In Spanish
oliva ruso
david ward
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
david ward
In Portuguese
Olive russo
david ward
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
david ward
In Latin
Russian Olive
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Russian Olive and David Ward
Season and care of Russian Olive and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and David Ward Physical Information
Russian Olive and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and David Ward are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and David Ward
Care of Russian Olive and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.