Russian Olive vs Assiniboine Poplar - TreeTime.ca

Russian Olive vs Assiniboine Poplar

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Populus x Assiniboine

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Russian Olive
Assiniboine Poplar

Russian Olive is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has attractive silvery coloured foliage with small yellow flowers that emit a fragrant sweet smell.

It is drought and salt tolerant, and works well as a shelterbelt species. Russian Olive can also be used to combat erosion.

Note: although Russian Olive is planted as an attractive boulevard tree in many northern areas, in warmer areas it can invade watersheds and is considered invasive. Please do some research and plant the right tree in the right place.

Assiniboine poplar is a tall, fast growing tree that has a shapely oval form and dense foliage. This hybrid poplar is a male clone and produces no fuzz or fluff. Assiniboine poplar can handle tough conditions such as: urban pollution, environmental salt, drought, poor soil, and even some standing water.

Russian Olive Quick Facts

Assiniboine Poplar Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: high


Foliage: silver scales
Flowers: yellow
Fruit: silver-yellow, olive-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: silver berry oleaster, wild olive