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About Ninebark and Russian Olive


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China  
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Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia  
Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
70  
99+

Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes  
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides  

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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  
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Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
370.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
370.00 cm  
99+
-  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver  
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver  
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver  
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Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Palmate  

Thorns
Yes  
-  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
-  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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Soil Drainage
Well drained  
-  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
-  

Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction  
Layering, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Adequately  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Fertilize every year  

Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
-  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
-  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
-  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
-  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
-  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
-  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
-  

Showy Bark
Yes  
-  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
-  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
-  

Attracts
Birds  
-  

Allergy
Asthma  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Wildlife  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

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  
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia  
PHYSOCARPUS  

Common Name
Russian Olive  
Ninebark  

In Hindi
रूस ओलिव  
Ninebark  

In German
russische Olive  
Ninebark  

In French
Olive russe  
Physocarpe  

In Spanish
oliva ruso  
ninebark  

In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς  
ninebark  

In Portuguese
Olive russo  
ninebark  

In Polish
rosyjski Olive  
Ninebark  

In Latin
Russian Olive  
Ninebark  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Rhamnales  
Rosales  

Family
Elaeagnaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Elaeagnus  
Physocarpus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Neillieae  

Subfamily
-  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
40  
99+
20  
99+

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Properties of Russian Olive and Ninebark

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Ninebark? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Ninebark. Russian Olive has thorns and Ninebark doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Ninebark has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Russian Olive and Ninebark and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Ninebark

Season and care of Russian Olive and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .

Russian Olive and Ninebark Physical Information

Russian Olive and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Russian Olive and Ninebark are as follows:

Care of Russian Olive and Ninebark

Care of Russian Olive and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.

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