Russian Olive

Zonal Geranium

About Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium

Russian Olive

Zonal Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

3050

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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm38.10 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow green, Silver

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

pruning needed for strong structure

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

Common Name

Russian Olive

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

रूस ओलिव

Zonal Geranium

In German

russische Olive

Zonal Pelargonie

In French

Olive russe

Géranium zonal

In Spanish

oliva ruso

Zonal Geranium

In Greek

Ρωσική Ελιάς

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

Olive russo

zonal Geranium

In Polish

rosyjski Olive

strefowe Geranium

In Latin

Russian Olive

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Geraniales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

40422

1 27800

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Properties of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium. Russian Olive has thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Russian Olive does not have fragrant flowers. Russian Olive has allergic reactions like Asthma and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium

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

Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium Physical Information

Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium are as follows:

Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze

Care of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium

Care of Russian Olive and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.