Extension Forestry
Russian Olive - Elaeagnus angustifolia
Leaves are alternate, simple, with thorns or spines.
The Russian olive is a shrub or small tree, often leaning or twisted and
distorted. It has an open crown and often thorny branches.
Itis native to Europeand western Asia. It is commonly used as a windbreak
and wildlife cover andfood.Leaf is long and narrow, silvery colored and scurfy.
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Last Update: January, 2001