Foliage
Bark
Fruit
Taxonomy
| Family | Elaeagnaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Elaeagnus |
| Species | angustifolia |
| Common Name | Russian-olive |
| iTree Code | ELAN |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: twisted trunk and irregular crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 30 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | narrow and long, dark green upper with silvery white underside | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | dark brown with shredding strips; amber resin at wound sites | ||
| Bud | small, conical, gray/brown to silvery | Bud Arrangement
|
Alternate |
| Twig | current year silvery; often thorny; shiny, brown with age | ||
| Flower | silver/white small; male and female organs on the same flower (perfect), without petals | ||
| Fruit | silvery-white "berry" (drupe) | ||
| Fall Color | brown | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2b | Min | 6.0 | Soil | High |
| Max | 7a | Max | 8.5 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | High | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Eurasia |
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