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.
