Russian Olive

European Beech

About Russian Olive and European Beech

Russian Olive

European Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

3018

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Habitat

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

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making 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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

FAGUS sylvatica

Common Name

Russian Olive

European Beech

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

यूरोपीय बीच

In German

russische Olive

Rotbuche

In French

Olive russe

Hêtre commun

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Fagus sylvatica

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Faia-europeia

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Buk zwyczajny

In Latin

Russian Olive

Europae fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Fagales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

4013

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and European Beech

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and European Beech

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

Russian Olive and European Beech Physical Information

Russian Olive and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and European Beech are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Russian Olive and European Beech

Care of Russian Olive and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.