Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
General characteristics of a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
Willow (Narrow-leaved olive)
The narrow-leaved Olive Willow is a medium sized tree or large shrub that can grow to a hight of 6 to 10 meters. Its characteristic features are its elongated, narrow leaves, which have a grayish-green upper surface and a silvery sheen on the underside.From late spring until early summer the tree produces small fragrant yellow flowers that grow in clusters that attrackt bees and butterflies.
The fruits are olive -like and edible. This species is highly tolerant of drought and high temperatures. Furthermore, the narrow olive willow is tolerant of air pollution, making it a popular choice for urban areas. Despite its benefits, it can become invasive in some regions, potentially displacing native plants.
Characteristics
How to plant a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
This species is often seen in pots. The roots can be planted in a spot of your choice.
How to harvest a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
This species is usually grown at nurseries.
Caring for and pruning your Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
To keep the tree/shrub in shape, it is recommended to prune twice a year.
Where does a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive! grow
Narrow olive willow grows in very sandy, often more or less disturbed, moderately to highly nutrient-rich, and rather dry habitats. The species is generally found primarily in dunes and on reclaimed land. To a lesser extent, it can appear on abandoned railway lines and industrial estates. It can grow in both wet and dry areas.
Smalle olijfwilg groeit op uitgesproken zandige, vaak min of meer verstoorde, matig tot sterk voedselrijke, eerder droge standplaatsen. ln het algemeen wordt de soort vooral aangetroffen in duinen en op opgespoten terreinen. In mindere mate kan ze opduiken op verlaten spoorwegen industrieterreinen. Hij kan zowel in natte als droge gebieden groeien.
General
| Origin |
Alien
Invasive
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| Tree Type | Deciduous tree |
Length and Age
| Length in about 10 years | 6 Up to 8 Meter |
| Reproductive Maturity in How Many Years | 3 Up to 5 year |
| Maximum Age | 30 Up to 50 year |
| Required Space | 20 Up to 40m2 |
| Growth Rate |
Reproduction
| Tree is Self-Pollinating | No |
| Reproduction Method |
To cut (cutting is between 5 and 50 cm)
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| Reproduction rate |
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Reproduction rate
| 1. Very low reproduction rate. The plant hardly spreads, has few seeds or vegetative spread (e.g., trees with heavy seeds). |
| 2. Low reproduction rate. Spread via limited seed production or specific conditions required |
| 3. Average reproduction rate. Regular spread, depending on wind, water, or animals, at a moderate speed (e.g., dandelion). |
| 4. High reproduction rate. Many seeds and multiple spread strategies (wind, birds, vegetative). Quickly colonizes open spaces |
| 5. Very high reproduction rate. Invasive species that spread explosively over large distances (e.g., Japanese knotweed). |
Pruning Period
| This Tree is Evergreen | No |
| Summer | June tot October |
| Winter | February tot March |
| Leaf Shapes | Lanceolate |
| Easy to prune | Yes |
Bark Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Lenticels | Yes |
| Colour |
Bud Characteristics Seedling (50-200cm)
| Colour | |
| Bud Position |
Varied
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| Bud Shape |
Egg-shaped
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Other
| Root |
Broad root system
Superficial rooting
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| Bloom |
Has catkins
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| Wind sensitivity | Not sensitive to (sea) wind |
Diseases
| Sensitive to the Following Diseases |
Watermark disease (Willow)
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Harvest/recognition in winter
The thin-leaved olive willows bark is grayish-brown and can be rough. Older branches may have flaky bark. The branches are thin and light gray. Sometimes the fruit is still visible on or under the branch in winter.
Light requirement of the Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
Suitable soil types for the Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
| Soil type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| light clay |
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| heavy clay |
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| sand |
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| peatland |
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| Loam |
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| Moerig op zand |
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| Lichte zavel |
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| Zware zavel |
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Humidity
Suitable acidity level for the Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
Nutritional needs of the Russian Olive. Caution - invasive!
| 1. | Very nutrient-poor soil |
| 2. | Very nutrient-poor to nutrient-poor soil |
| 3. | Nutrient-poor soil |
| 4. | Nutrient-poor to moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 5. | Moderately nutrient-rich soil |
| 6. | Moderately nutrient-rich to nutrient-rich soil |
| 7. | Nutrient-rich soil |
| 8. | Extremely nutrient-rich soil |
| 9. | Very extremely nutrient-rich soil |
Humidity
| 1. | Extremely dry soils |
| 2. | Extremely dry to dry soils |
| 3. | Dry soils |
| 4. | Dry to dry/moist soils |
| 5. | Dry/moist soils |
| 6. | Dry/moist to moist soils |
| 7. | Moist soils |
| 8. | Moist to wet soils |
| 9. | Wet soils |
To be applied in landscapes
| Landscape | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Agroforestry |
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| Hedge |
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| Hedge |
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| Forest |
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| Feeding hedge |
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| Back yard |
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| Small back yard |
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| Solitary |
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| Wood wall |
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Cultural-historical value
Insects
| How many insects typically live on this tree/plant? | |
| Which insect groups live on this tree/plant? |
Bees
Butterflies
Beetles
Wasps
Lice
Bumblebees
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| Are there insects dependent on this species? | No |
| Which insect species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
Birds
| Average number of birds per tree/plant? | |
| Which bird groups live on this tree/plant? |
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Mammals
| Average number of mammals per tree/plant? | |
| Which mammal groups live on this tree/plant? |
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| Are there mammals dependent on this species? | No |
| Which mammal species are dependent on this tree/plant? |
Bloom Period
| Summer | May Up to June |
Tree Species
| Tree species that this tree prefers to grow with |
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Suitable for mammals?
| Mammal | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Human |
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| Horse |
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| Sheep |
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| Beavers |
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| Badgers |
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| Squirrel |
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| Ferret |
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| Goat |
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| Herbivorous rodents |
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| Deer |
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| Dog |
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| Cat |
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| Chicken |
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| Cow |
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| Mouse |
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| Roe deer |
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| Pig |
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| Foxes |
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| Wild boar |
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Explanation
Explanation
Edibility
- Toxic: This tree or shrub is toxic to mammals and absolutely unsuitable for consumption.
- Very unsuitable: This tree or shrub is unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can be harmful.
- Unsuitable: This tree or shrub is generally unsuitable for consumption by mammals and can have adverse effects.
- Moderately suitable: This tree or shrub is moderately suitable as food for mammals, possibly with certain risks or limitations.
- Suitable: This tree or shrub is generally suitable as food for mammals, with little to no risks.
- Very suitable: This tree or shrub is very suitable as food for mammals, safe, and of high nutritional value.
Trunk Height
Average Trunk Height (hg) of the basal area median tree
Information not available
Trunk Diameter
(dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree.
Information not available
Aboveground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Belowground Biomass
in whole kgInformation not available
Substance Binder
| Which substances can be bound or absorbed? |
CO2
Particulate matter
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Carbon Attraction (kf)
| (dg) (1.30m) of the basal area median tree | Deciduous Trees (Kf = 0,48) |
Warming Resistance
| This tree is well resistant to the warming (plus 3 degrees) of our climate and fits into the future of our climate (heat and drought resistant). | Yes |
CO2
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no storage |
| 2. | low storage |
| 3. | moderate storage |
| 4. | high storage |
| 5. | very high storage |
Fine Dust
| 0. | not filled in |
| 1. | no capture capacity |
| 2. | low capture capacity |
| 3. | moderate capture capacity |
| 4. | high capture capacity |
| 5. | very high capture capacity |
This is what an adult tree Russian Olive. Caution - invasive! looks like
This is what the fruits of a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive! look like
This is what a Russian Olive. Caution - invasive! in bloom looks like
