Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Russian Olive
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Quercus
In German
russische Olive
Quercus
In French
Olive russe
Quercus
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Quercus
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Quercus
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Quercus
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Quercus
In Latin
Russian Olive
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Water Oak
Season and care of Russian Olive and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Water Oak Physical Information
Russian Olive and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Water Oak are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Russian Olive and Water Oak
Care of Russian Olive and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.