Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
it is a variety of pine
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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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, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
PINUS taeda
Common Name
Russian Olive
Loblolly Pine
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
loblolly pine
In German
russische Olive
Weihrauchkiefer
In French
Olive russe
pin à encens
In Spanish
oliva ruso
pino taeda
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
loblolly πεύκο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Pinus taeda
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Loblolly sosna
In Latin
Russian Olive
pinea taeda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine
Season and care of Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine Physical Information
Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Loblolly Pine flower color:
- Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine
Care of Russian Olive and Loblolly Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.