Missouri Arboretum

Russian Olive, Elaeagnus angustifolia

Central Asia. Willow-like I to 3-inch leaves with green tops and silvery undersides. Weak wooded. Grows to 20 feet. Diseases have been a problem and for this reason the highway departments have stopped using them along highways.

GIS coordinate: N40 21.182 W94 52.827

Trail Number: T26

 

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