Russian Olive Shade Trees eco-fungicide rapidly kills both powdery

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spectacular climber is a highlight of the garden at Heronswood

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Russian Olive Shade Trees eco-fungicide rapidly kills both powderyThe Russian Olive, so named for its region of origin and olive like fruit, is making a resurgence as a popular garden worthy tree. Incredibly drought and coast tolerant, its elegant silver weeping foliage makes a fine specimen or shade tree. Scented blooms attract bees and pollinators in spring and the small fruit ripening to red in autumn are loved by birds, contributing to its ability to readily self seed. Fruit is edible if very ripe. Elaegnus