Elaeagnus angustifolia

Elaeagnus angustifolia, commonly known as russian olive, is a deciduous tree native to desert areas. It has strong vitality. It is a very important desert tree species in the world. It can prevent wind and fix sand and plays an important role in desert greening. It is about 5-7 meters high, with many trunk branches and dense leaves. The young branches are covered with silver white scales, while the old branches show bright reddish brown, which has unique ornamental value. It has many flowers, usually white or yellow, and has a strong aroma when it opens. Its fruit and leaves are excellent sheep feed, which can make the sheep fat and strong.
It has strong adaptability to the environment and can grow normally in mountains, plains, beaches, deserts and other places. It likes heat and has high requirements for heat in growth. It can bear fruit smoothly when the average temperature is higher than 20 ℃, but it has no special requirements for light, water and fertilizer. It has strong drought resistance and developed root system. It can resist wind and sand and preserve water and soil. It is a very important desert greening tree species. It also has the characteristics of salt alkali resistance and barren resistance.
The maintenance and management of it is simple, and it doesn't require people to spend too much time and energy to take care of. It is suitable for busy plant lovers. Its branches usually have small thorns. Be careful not to be scratched by thorns during planting. You can learn more at Plant Story community.

3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

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Elaeagnus Angustifolia

Elaeagnus angustifolia

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