Russian Olive vs Dolgo Crab Apple - TreeTime.ca

Russian Olive vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Malus x Dolgo

Elaeagnus angustifolia

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Dolgo Crab Apple
Russian Olive

Dolgo Crab Apple is one of the hardiest species of crab apple.

This fruit tree accent tree combination is commonly used in urban landscapes.

Dolgo Crab Apple produces clusters of white flowers before its deep green foliage emerges. Its small apple-like fruit is great for jams and jellies.

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.

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Russian Olive Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: silver scales
Flowers: white
Flowers: yellow
Fruit: small apples
Fruit: silver-yellow, olive-like
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: dolgo apple
Other Names: silver berry oleaster, wild olive