Set up a mixed hedge, different shrubs for year-round wonder
Setting up a mixed hedge fulfills all the functions of a normal single-species hedge, and provides an added aesthetic touch to your garden that is quite unique
Russian olive
Russian olive is a short tree that has beautiful silvery leaves. It’s an invasive plant in some areas. In others, it’s truly ornamental. Care.
Russian Olive, how to grow and care for E. angustifolia
Russian olive is a stylish tree.
Elaeagnus angustifolia, a beautiful and fast-growing shrub
Elaeagnus angustifolia is a lovely, fast-growing shrub. Its leaves and fruits remind you of an olive tree’s.
Plants for a fabulous oceanfront garden
Coastal climate batters seaside garden plants with many hardships: strong winds (even hurricanes), sea spray, dry summers, poor soil…
Biological control of Russian olive
There is, as of now, no perfect solution for biological control Russian olive through predators or parasites.
How to control Russian olive tree, an invasive species in America
The Russian Olive tree, as opposed to native American silverberry, is a highly invasive species in some parts of the United States and Canada.
Silverberry, a magnificent evergreen shrub
Silverberry is a very beautiful ornamental evergreen shrub.
How does Russian olive impact the environment?
Russian olive is a beautiful shrub, but in North America it’s declared unwelcome! This invasive shrub tends to out-compete native plants. In time, entire ecosystems are altered forever. So what makes Russian olive invasive? It hurts the environment! Interestingly, regular olive (Olea europaea) is also detrimental to the environment in some areas! Impact on the […]
Where is Russian Olive invasive or native?
Russian olive, or Elaeagnus angustifolia, is native to Europe. On other continents, it is reported as an invasive species since it crowds native vegetation out. Here are a few maps that show the distribution of Russian olive
