Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Grass
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
रूस ओलिव
In German
Softstem Bulrush
russische Olive
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Olive russe
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
oliva ruso
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Olive russo
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Softstem Bulrush 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.