Russian Olive
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Hardy in zones 3-8
Russian olive is an excellent windbreak and wildlife tree for high wind areas. It is extremely tolerant of most environmental factors. Can be made into a hedge by planting 10' apart in a row. Russian Olive is low in water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali. Grows well in hot dry sites. Plant in full or part sun in any good well drained soil. Avoid clay or waterlogged soils and do not fertilize. Height and spread 20' to 30'.
