Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, South America
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Fields, orchards
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Russian Olive
Green Beans
In German
russische Olive
Bohnen
In French
Olive russe
haricots
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Green Beans
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Olive russo
feijões
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
fasola
In Latin
Russian Olive
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Spring Beans
Season and care of Russian Olive and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Spring Beans Physical Information
Russian Olive and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Spring Beans are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Spring Beans
Care of Russian Olive and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.