Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
South America
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
ANANAS
Common Name
Russian Olive
Pineapple
In German
russische Olive
Ananas
In French
Olive russe
Ananas
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Piña
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Abacaxi
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Ananas
In Latin
Russian Olive
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Bromeliales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Pineapple
Season and care of Russian Olive and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Russian Olive and Pineapple Physical Information
Russian Olive and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Pineapple are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Russian Olive and Pineapple
Care of Russian Olive and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.