Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Wildlife, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Russian Olive
limber pine
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
limber pine
In German
russische Olive
limber pine
In French
Olive russe
limber pine
In Spanish
oliva ruso
limber pine
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
limver foi
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
limver poszedł
In Latin
Russian Olive
limver abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Limber Pine
Season and care of Russian Olive and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Limber Pine Physical Information
Russian Olive and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Limber Pine are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Russian Olive and Limber Pine
Care of Russian Olive and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.