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Russian Olive
Prefers a sunny location and is tolerant of most soil types. Leaves are egg or lance-shaped. Highly aromatic, creamy yellow flowers appear in June and July and are later replaced by clusters of abundant silvery fruits. Prized for its silvery gray foliage. Russian Olive trees can be made into a hedge by planting 10’ apart in the row. Wildlife loves the fruit. The Russian Olive has low water requirements and displays a high tolerance for salt and alkali. The best windbreak tree for high wind areas. At three years of age, plants begin to flower and fruit. It is extremely tolerant of environmental factors. Its stems, buds, and leaves have a dense covering of silvery to rusty scales. Pictured is the Russian Olive in a tree form. The Russian Olive tree, Elaeagnus Angustifolia, is an excellent windbreak and wildlife tree. ... get more information
Texas Red Oak The Texas Red Oak develops a rather typical shape and form for the species, with a dense rounded canopy. The Texas Red Oak, 'Quercus buckleyi' is also known as Spanish Oak, Spotted Oak, Red Oak, and Rock Oak. This medium sized tree may achieve a height of 30 feet or more and an equal spread. They are moderately fast growing for a hard wood tree. The Texas red oak may also be found as a multi-trunked specimen in the wild. The bark is thick with scaly ridges separated by deep, dark fissures. |
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