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Russian Olive vs Dolgo Crab Apple

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Malus x Dolgo

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Russian Olive
Dolgo Crab Apple

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 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 Quick Facts

Dolgo Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 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: yellow
Flowers: white
Fruit: silver-yellow, olive-like
Fruit: small apples
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: silver berry oleaster, wild olive
Other Names: dolgo apple