Profile
Russian Olive
Eleagnus angustifolia
Deciduous Shrub
Height |
12 - 15 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
12 - 15 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Tolerant of dry soil; gray leaves; silvery-brown stem, twigs; silvery fruits; salt tolerant. |
Limitations |
Stems have thorny spines; does not thrive in some parts of SC and SE. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 2) |
Origin |
Southern Europe to central Asia |
Invasive Potential |
Invasive elsewhere - Monitor for spread and reduce plantings |
