The Russian olive is a small, fast-growing tree that is often used for ornamental purposes. It is a member of the Elaeagnaceae family and is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The Russian olive has been introduced to North America and Australia, where it is considered an invasive species. The Russian olive is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 feet tall. The leaves are alternate, oblong, and silver-green in color. The flowers are small, yellow, and fragrant. The fruit is a small, black, olive-like drupe. The Russian olive is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It can grow in sandy, loamy, or clay soils and can tolerate drought and salt. The Russian olive is a fast-growing tree that can live up to 100 years. The Russian olive is used for ornamental purposes, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of firewood. The Russian olive is considered an invasive species in North America and Australia. In North America, it is found in the eastern United States and Canada. In Australia, it is found in the southern and eastern states. The Russian olive is a hardy tree that can grow in a wide range of soils and climates. However, it is considered an invasive species in North America and Australia.

Easily propagated with cuttings. As a nitrogen fixer, awesome companion in polyculture orchards or food forests.

The map shows known occurrence points of Elaeagnus angustifolia recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.

Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility