Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Cornus controversa
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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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
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Russian Olive
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
russische Olive
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Olive russe
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Russian Olive
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Russian Olive and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.