Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Asia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Russian Olive
Spinach
In German
russische Olive
Spinat
In French
Olive russe
Épinards
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Espinacas
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Espinafre
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Szpinak
In Latin
Russian Olive
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Spinach
Season and care of Russian Olive and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Spinach Physical Information
Russian Olive and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Spinach are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Spinach
Care of Russian Olive and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.