Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
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, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Russian Olive
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Pin Oak
In German
russische Olive
Pin-Eichen
In French
Olive russe
Pin Oak
In Spanish
oliva ruso
pin Oak
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Pin Oak
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
pin Oak
In Latin
Russian Olive
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Pin Oak
Season and care of Russian Olive and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Russian Olive and Pin Oak Physical Information
Russian Olive and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Pin Oak are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Russian Olive and Pin Oak
Care of Russian Olive and Pin Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.