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Russian Olive vs Harcourt Apple

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Malus Harcourt

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Russian Olive
Harcourt 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.

The Harcourt apple is a cold hardy apple produced by the University of Alberta. The fruit is good for fresh eating or baking, and ripens in late August.

Russian Olive Quick Facts

Harcourt Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: silver scales
Fall colour: yellow
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: white with pink
Fruit: silver-yellow, olive-like
Fruit: slightly striped, bright red
Firmness: firm
Flavor: juicy, sweet, mild, crisp
Harvest: late august early september
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