Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Canada
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Russian Olive
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
HACKBERRY
In German
russische Olive
Hackberry
In French
Olive russe
micocoulier
In Spanish
oliva ruso
almez
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
hackberry
In Portuguese
Olive russo
hackberry
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
hackberry
In Latin
Russian Olive
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Urticales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Hackberry
Season and care of Russian Olive and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Hackberry Physical Information
Russian Olive and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Hackberry are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Russian Olive and Hackberry
Care of Russian Olive and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.