Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
meadows, Slopes
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fibre
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Needle Grass
In German
russische Olive
Nadel- Gras
In French
Olive russe
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Olive russo
agulha Relva
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
igła do trawy
In Latin
Russian Olive
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Needle Grass
Season and care of Russian Olive and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Needle Grass Physical Information
Russian Olive and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Needle Grass are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Russian Olive and Needle Grass
Care of Russian Olive and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.