Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Lime Green, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Russian Olive
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
russische Olive
Tulpenbaum
In French
Olive russe
tulipier
In Spanish
oliva ruso
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Olive russo
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Russian Olive
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Magnoliales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Russian Olive and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Russian Olive and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Russian Olive and Tulip Tree
Care of Russian Olive and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.