Russian Olive

Sorrel

About Russian Olive and Sorrel

Russian Olive

Sorrel

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

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

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Number of Varieties

30-

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Deep, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

8-6

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Obcordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

OXALIS articulata

Common Name

Russian Olive

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

sorrel

In German

russische Olive

Sauerampfer

In French

Olive russe

oseille

In Spanish

oliva ruso

alazán

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

οξαλίδα

In Portuguese

Olive russo

alazão

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

szczaw

In Latin

Russian Olive

varii,

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Oxalidales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Oxalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40900

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Sorrel

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Sorrel

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

Russian Olive and Sorrel Physical Information

Russian Olive and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Sorrel are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Sorrel

Care of Russian Olive and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.