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Russian Olive
Wildlife loves the fruit. The Russian Olive has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali. At three years of age, plants begin to flower and fruit. Highly aromatic, creamy yellow flowers appear in June and July and are later replaced by clusters of abundant silvery fruits. It is extremely tolerant of environmental factors. The best windbreak tree for high wind areas. Pictured is the Russian Olive in a tree form. Russian Olive trees can be made into a hedge by planting 10’ apart in the row. Prized for its silvery gray foliage. Leaves are egg or lance-shaped. The Russian Olive tree, Elaeagnus Angustifolia, is an excellent windbreak and wildlife tree. Prefers a sunny location and is tolerant of most soil types. Its stems, buds, and leaves have a dense covering of silvery to rusty scales. ... additional information
Thornless Honeylocust The Thornless Honeylocust tree, Gleditsia Triacanthos, is fast growing as a young tree and will grow 2’ or more a year over a 10-year period. Readily transplanted, it withstands a wide range of conditions although it reaches maximum development on rich, moist bottomlands or on soils of a limestone origin. The fine small textured leaves casts a light shade and usually do not need raking in the fall. Thornless Honeylocust trees are an excellent lawn tree for filtered shade. This deciduous tree is tolerant of drought conditions, high pH, and is salt tolerant. Gardening News and Articles |
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