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About Russian Olive and Overdam Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
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Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Number of Varieties

302
0 40000
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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-85-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
9 - 5

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
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
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

370.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

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
White, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
White, Green, Orange, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Gold, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds

Allergy

Asthma
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Common Name

Russian Olive
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव
Overdam घास

In German

russische Olive
Overdam Grass

In French

Olive russe
Overdam Herbe

In Spanish

oliva ruso
Overdam Hierba

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς
Overdam Grass

In Portuguese

Olive russo
Overdam Relva

In Polish

rosyjski Olive
Overdam Trawa

In Latin

Russian Olive
Overdam Trawa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Rhamnales
Poales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Calamagrostis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

40260
1 27800
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Properties of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Overdam Grass. Russian Olive has thorns and Overdam Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass

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

Russian Olive and Overdam Grass Physical Information

Russian Olive and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass are as follows:

  • Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver

  • Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

  • Overdam Grass flower color:

  • Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green

Care of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass

Care of Russian Olive and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Overdam 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.