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About Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass


About Feather Reed Grass and Russian Olive


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China   
Hybrid origin   

Types
not available   
Karl Feather Reed Grass Avalanche Eldorado Overdam   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
3   
99+

Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes   
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9 - 5   

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19   
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
370.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver   
Light brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Gold, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Long linear and narrow   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction   
Spores   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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   
Pests and diseases free   

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Asthma   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

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   
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia   
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora   

Common Name
Russian Olive   
Feather Reed Grass   

In Hindi
रूस ओलिव   
पंख ईख घास   

In German
russische Olive   
Feather Reed Grass   

In French
Olive russe   
Feather Reed Herbe   

In Spanish
oliva ruso   
Pluma Reed Hierba   

In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς   
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο   

In Portuguese
Olive russo   
Pena Reed grama   

In Polish
rosyjski Olive   
Pióro Reed trawy   

In Latin
Russian Olive   
Pluma Grass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Rhamnales   
Poales   

Family
Elaeagnaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Elaeagnus   
Calamagrostis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Aveneae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Pooideae   

Number of Species
40   
99+
260   
99+

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Properties of Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass

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

Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information

Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:

Care of Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass

Care of Russian Olive and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Feather Reed Grass 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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