Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
russische Olive
Wassermelone
In French
Olive russe
Pastèque
In Spanish
oliva ruso
sandía
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Olive russo
melancia
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
arbuz
In Latin
Russian Olive
PEPO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cucurbitales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Watermelon
Season and care of Russian Olive and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Russian Olive and Watermelon Physical Information
Russian Olive and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Watermelon are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Russian Olive and Watermelon
Care of Russian Olive and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.