Russian Olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Plant Type- Deciduous Tree
Flower Color- Yellow
Foliage Color- Silver in the summer and yellow in the fall.
Growth Habit- Pyramidal
Growth Rate- Fast
Zone- 3-8
Height- 20′-30′ feet tall
Spread- 8′-12′ feet wide
Light- Full sun
Details- This tree does produce thorns. Russian Olive tree has beautiful silver foliage during the summer. Prefers moist soils.
Pruning- Pruning can be done at any time as needed.
Other olive tree options.
- Arbequina
- Wilsoni
- Chemlali
- Hojiblanca
- Frantoio
- Coratina
- Leccino
- Kalamata
- Mission
- Montra