Russian Olive

Sasanqua

About Russian Olive and Sasanqua

Russian Olive

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

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

Japan

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

3015

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Russian Olive

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

sasanqua

In German

russische Olive

sasanqua

In French

Olive russe

sasanqua

In Spanish

oliva ruso

sasanqua

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Sasankya

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Sasankya

In Latin

Russian Olive

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Theales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40250

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Sasanqua

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

Russian Olive and Sasanqua Physical Information

Russian Olive and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Sasanqua are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Russian Olive and Sasanqua

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