Russian Olive
(Eleagnus angustifolia L.)
| Plant Type: | Deciduous |  Russian Olive Tree in Frontier Park.  Russian Olive Tree in Frontier Park. |
| Leaf: | Alternate leaves, broad and flat, simple, silver gray leaves | |
| Flower: | Yellow, daffodil-like | |
| Fruit: | Cherry0-like drupe, that is eaten by many species of birds. | |
| Hardiness: | Zone 3-8 | |
| Culture: | Sand, clay, or loam, sun or shade | |
| Size: | Height 10 meters (25-30ft), spread 10 meters (25-30ft) | |
| Uses: | Food for birds, shade, beauty | |
| Notes | The flowers are replaced by fruit after three years, native habitat; Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, the fruit is edible for birds and man. |
