Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Ever red , Crimson queen
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Shady Edge
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Weeping Maple
In German
russische Olive
Weeping Maple
In French
Olive russe
Maple pleureur
In Spanish
oliva ruso
weeping maple
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
weeping maple
In Portuguese
Olive russo
chorando de bordo
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
płacz klonu
In Latin
Russian Olive
weeping maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Weeping Maple
Season and care of Russian Olive and Weeping Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Weeping Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Weeping Maple Physical Information
Russian Olive and Weeping Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Weeping Maple are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
- Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Care of Russian Olive and Weeping Maple
Care of Russian Olive and Weeping Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.