Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Polynesia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Russian Olive
False Aralia
In German
russische Olive
falsch Aralia
In French
Olive russe
faux Aralia
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Aralia false
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Russian Olive
falsum Aralia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Plerandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and False Aralia
Season and care of Russian Olive and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and False Aralia Physical Information
Russian Olive and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and False Aralia are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Russian Olive and False Aralia
Care of Russian Olive and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.