Russian olive
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7Will it grow where I live?
Russian olive is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Elaeagnaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 6.5 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 50 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 8
- Synonyms
- E. argentea,
Uses
Origin & habitat
In rocky mountainous regions, typically near the coast, in Southern Europe. The rocky mountainous areas are often characterized by a diverse flora and fauna.
Frequently asked questions
Russian olive: how big does it get?
Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 6.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is fast.
Russian olive: what site does it need?
Russian olive tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Russian olive: is it hardy?
Russian olive is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Russian olive: will it grow in Central Europe?
Russian olive is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Russian olive: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Russian olive. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Russian olive: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 4/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 7/10.
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