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Russian Olive Tree - $0

Elaeagnus angustifola

6 in stock

Family :: Eleagnaceae
Origin :: Exotic
Hardiness Zone :: 2b
Light requirement :: Sun
Height at maturity :: 7 m
Spread at maturity :: 7 m
Crown shape :: Globular, rather open and irregular; Single-trunked; Semi-erect, thorny branches; Silver twigs.
Roots :: Superficiel
Soil and moisture :: Tolerates poor, dry and saline soils, low humidity
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :: None
Growth rate :: Fast
Tolerance to road salt :: Hight
Tolerance to pollution :: Hight
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :: Slight sensitivity: cankers, wilt, nectrian dieback; Few entomological problems.

leaves

Lanceolate, narrow and alternate: 4 to 8 cm long;
Greyish green, silvery underside

Flowers

Numerous and discreet;
Yellow and fragrant.

FRUITS

Olives or fleshy achenes: 1cm in diameter; Yellowish fruits with silvery reflections, then reddish brown Sweet, but floury, they are often eaten dried, cooked in marmalade or juice; The harvest is carried out from August to September;

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