Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian Olive is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has attractive silvery coloured foliage with small yellow flowers that emit a fragrant sweet smell.
It is drought and salt tolerant, and works well as a shelterbelt species. Russian Olive can also be used to combat erosion.
QUICK FACTS
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: low
Suckering: none
Pollution tolerance: high
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