Russian Olive

Willow Oak

About Russian Olive and Willow Oak

Russian Olive

Willow Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

3055

0 40000

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Habitat

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, 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

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

QUERCUS phellos

Common Name

Russian Olive

Willow Oak

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

Overcup ओक

In German

russische Olive

Overcup Oak

In French

Olive russe

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Overcup Roble

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

Olive russo

Overcup Oak

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

Russian Olive

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Fagales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

40400

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Willow Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Willow Oak? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Willow Oak. Russian Olive has thorns and Willow Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Willow Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Russian Olive and Willow Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Willow Oak

Season and care of Russian Olive and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Russian Olive and Willow Oak Physical Information

Russian Olive and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Willow Oak are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Russian Olive and Willow Oak

Care of Russian Olive and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.