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Uncommon Silver Ornamental – Great Windbreak The Russian Olive is often grown as an ornamental shrub for its unique silver foliage.  It would be stunning in your yard as a background shrub or accent next to plants of deeper colors. The silver hues of the Russian Olive are sure to be a focal point in your yard wherever you plant it.  Imagine for a moment walking into your summer yard with a silvery-leaved bush amid the common plantings.  Nothing will draw your eye like the uncommon color of silver among the trees and flowers.   The secret to the unique appearance of the Russian Olive is the unique scaly layer that covers the 3-inch long, ½ wide grey-green linear leaves. When kissed by the afternoon sun, those leaves almost seem to sparkle! Most people value the Russian Olive for the silvery accent, but it also has spring and fall interest.  Your Russian Olive will tantalize your senses each year with its succulent spring scent.  This spring splendor is brought to you by the abundance of yellow-kissed, small white flowers that cover the Russian Olive as it prepares for the fruit that gives it its distinctive name. The fruit of the Russian Olive is silvery-scaled and a ½ inch olive-like shape.  It can be sweet to sweet-tart depending upon the growing conditions, and is delicious eaten raw or made into preserves.  Wildlife love it as well, so be sure to time your harvest carefully or they’ll beat you to it. Russian Olives grow 15-20 feet with an equal spread.  They are a fast-growing shrub with a rounded, if somewhat irregular shape, but easily adapt to pruning if you prefer a particular form.  A Russian Olive gives you a lot of versatility.  You can prune it, transplant it or just leave it alone.  Your Russian Olive is extremely hardy and tolerant of many conditions, giving you a carefree plant for your landscape. * Unique silver ornamental* Edible fruit* Fragrant flowers* Hardy


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