Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Russian Olive
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
रजत बाबा
In German
russische Olive
Silver Sage
In French
Olive russe
Silver Sage
In Spanish
oliva ruso
silver Sage
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Olive russo
silver Sage
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
silver Sage
In Latin
Russian Olive
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Silver Sage
Season and care of Russian Olive and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Silver Sage Physical Information
Russian Olive and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Silver Sage are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Russian Olive and Silver Sage
Care of Russian Olive and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.