Russian Olive Tree. Easily recognized by its silvery leaves. The russian olive tree (elaeagnus angustifolia l.) grows as a tree or a small shrub with thorns.
The tree can easily grow six feet per year, according to utah. It ranges in height from 12 feet to 45 feet. This tree is a medium to fast grower. Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly known as the russian olive or oleaster, is hardy in usda plant hardiness zones 3a through 8b.
A species profile for russian olive.
It is drought and salt tolerant and is commonly used as a shelterbelt or erosion control tree. Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly known as the russian olive or oleaster, is hardy in usda plant hardiness zones 3a through 8b. It was provisioned in large numbers during the last. Why the genus was named that is anyone's guess.
