Sold outRestricted by regionSilvery shelter with an edible secret← Back to all plantsWhy We Grow It
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Food forest support · Hidden harvests · Rare fruit
A thorny, silver-leaved small tree historically used for shelterbelts, wildlife cover, and edible fruit—useful-looking only if you know what you are seeing.
- Useful part
- Ripe fruit; canopy and shelterbelt structure
- Climate
- Cold-hardy; may struggle in hot, humid summers
- Hardy to
- USDA Zone 2 · about −50°F / −46°C
- Light
- Full sun
- Ships as
- Rooted plant
We grow it for silvery shelter, drought tolerance, and a harvest hidden in plain sight.
Grow with contextRussian olive is invasive or restricted in multiple states and will not ship where prohibited. A less aggressive alternative may be recommended for your site.
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