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Russian Olive
Russian Olive trees can be made into a hedge by planting 10’ apart in the row. Highly aromatic, creamy yellow flowers appear in June and July and are later replaced by clusters of abundant silvery fruits. Prized for its silvery gray foliage. It is extremely tolerant of environmental factors. Its stems, buds, and leaves have a dense covering of silvery to rusty scales. At three years of age, plants begin to flower and fruit. The best windbreak tree for high wind areas. Prefers a sunny location and is tolerant of most soil types. The Russian Olive tree, Elaeagnus Angustifolia, is an excellent windbreak and wildlife tree. Wildlife loves the fruit. Pictured is the Russian Olive in a tree form. Leaves are egg or lance-shaped. The Russian Olive has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali. ... more info
Tatarian Maple A good tree for planters or patios. The Tatarian Maple, Acer tataricum', is quite similar to Amur Maple and the two species readily hybridize when grown together. Fall color is usually yellow to reddish brown. Tatarian Maple grows slightly larger and is naturally more tree like in growth habit. The Tatarian Maples are slightly larger and usually develop a good red coloration when maturing. It has excellent small tree form and good foliage quality. |
