Elaeagnus angustifolia - NOT RECOMMENDED
Russian Olive
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
4 - 6m
Width:
4 - 6m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Residential
Native to Ontario:
Native to Central Canada:
No
Native to North America:
No
Management Notes
Known to naturalize or become highly invasive in certain regions