Russian Olive

Teak

About Russian Olive and Teak

Russian Olive

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

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

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Water daily during growing season

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

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

Asthma

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

TECTONA grandis

Common Name

Russian Olive

East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

सागौन

In German

russische Olive

Teak

In French

Olive russe

Teak

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Teak

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Teak

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Teak

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Teak

In Latin

Russian Olive

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Lamiales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

405

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Teak

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

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Teak

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

Russian Olive and Teak Physical Information

Russian Olive and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Teak are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Teak

Care of Russian Olive and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.