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| Identification |
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Genus
Elaeagnus
Species
angustifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Russian olive
wild olive
oleaster
tree of paradise
Family
ELAEAGNACEAE
Specimen number
S11972
Data source
GrUnFr p136;Frgnt p122;UnFruit pp113-120;Xeri p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Elaeagnus angustifolia has flowers that are strongly perfume scented. Tree of paradise (also known as Russian olive, wild olive or oleaster) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. This plant is drought tolerant. This species tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries of this plant and the fruit are both edible. Elaeagnus angustifolia is typically used in sweets. Tree of paradise (sometimes called Russian olive, wild olive or oleaster) is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
highly perfumed
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Sweets
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1/2 inch, oval shaped, silver or amber colored skin and contains a single hard seed
Flavor / texture
sweet-tart and slightly astringent, but has a dry and mealy texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Elaeagnus angustifolia to produce fruit. Crops can be harvested throughout August. Tree of paradise (in some places called Russian olive, wild olive or oleaster) may have originated from Europe, western Asia and Mediterranean.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Elaeagnus angustifolia is a woody perennial. Tree of paradise (locally known in some parts as Russian olive, wild olive or oleaster) is deciduous in nature.
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