Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
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
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Russian Olive
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
White Dogwood
In German
russische Olive
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Olive russe
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
oliva ruso
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Olive russo
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Biały Dereń
In Latin
Russian Olive
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Russian Olive and White Dogwood
Season and care of Russian Olive and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Russian Olive and White Dogwood Physical Information
Russian Olive and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and White Dogwood are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and White Dogwood
Care of Russian Olive and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.