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Elaeagnus angustifolia

Common name(s): Russian Olive, Oleaster, Narrow-Leaved Oleaster, Wild Olive

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Time to rooting: 6-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Comment: Unstratified seeds can be sown in Fall. Mulch seedbeds.