Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Not Available
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Strap shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Russian Olive
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Leucojum
In German
russische Olive
Leucojum
In French
Olive russe
Leucojum
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Leucojum
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Leucojum
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Leucojum
In Latin
Russian Olive
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Leucojum
Season and care of Russian Olive and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Leucojum Physical Information
Russian Olive and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Russian Olive and Leucojum are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Leucojum
Care of Russian Olive and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Leucojum pruning is done 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
