Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Yellow, Red
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
russische Olive
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Olive russe
arbousier
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
medronheiro
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Russian Olive
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree
Care of Russian Olive and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.