Silver Maple

Russian Olive

About Silver Maple and Russian Olive

Silver Maple

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

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

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-82-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Chartreuse

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Star Shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune back the growing tips

pruning needed for strong structure

Fertilizers

Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER saccharinum

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Silver Maple

Russian Olive

In Hindi

Silver Maple

रूस ओलिव

In German

Silver Maple

russische Olive

In French

érable argenté

Olive russe

In Spanish

arce plateado

oliva ruso

In Greek

Silver Maple

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

plátano de prata

Olive russo

In Polish

Silver Maple

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

Acer

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Aceraceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Acer

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acereae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

12840

1 27800

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Properties of Silver Maple and Russian Olive

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

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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Russian Olive

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

Silver Maple and Russian Olive Physical Information

Silver Maple and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Russian Olive are as follows:

Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Silver Maple and Russian Olive

Care of Silver Maple and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.