Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Russian Olive
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In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Twinleaf
In German
russische Olive
Twinleaf
In French
Olive russe
Twinleaf
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Twinleaf
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Twinleaf
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Twinleaf
In Latin
Russian Olive
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Ranunculales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Twinleaf
Season and care of Russian Olive and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and Twinleaf Physical Information
Russian Olive and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Twinleaf are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Russian Olive and Twinleaf
Care of Russian Olive and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Twinleaf pruning is done 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 Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.