Name: Elaeagnus angustifolia seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: T203
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our plump fully mature Elaeagnus angustifolia seeds have stable germination rate and strong seed vitality. Commonly named Russian olive or narrow-leaf oleaster, it is a highly adaptable native deciduous small tree with outstanding stress resistance. It can endure extreme cold, severe drought, saline-alkali soil and barren land, being a core pioneer tree species for desertification control and saline land improvement. Its silvery narrow leaves have unique ornamental effect, small yellow fragrant flowers bloom in early summer attracting pollinators, and oval yellow fruits are edible with certain medicinal value.

The deep developed root system with nitrogen-fixing nodules can improve soil fertility effectively, featuring excellent wind prevention, sand fixation and slope consolidation capacity. Seed-grown saplings grow rapidly, normally bloom and bear fruits after 3–4 years. Widely used for desert shelterbelts, saline-alkali land greening, roadside windbreak forest, barren mountain ecological restoration and courtyard drought-resistant landscape planting. It adapts to sandy loam and slightly alkaline soil, strictly avoid long-term waterlogged low-lying land and heavy sticky clay to prevent root rot. Daily management is low-cost, only requiring full sunlight and timely drainage, an indispensable multi-functional ecological tree for arid and semi-arid regions.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Mix garden topsoil, coarse river sand and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to make loose breathable substrate. Elevate seedbeds for field sowing for rapid drainage. The tree tolerates slight to moderate salinity and alkalinity, poorly drained heavy clay soil is forbidden.
Seed Pre-treatment
Seeds have hard seed coat and deep physiological dormancy. Remove fruit flesh and clean seeds first, soak in warm water for 48 hours, then carry out 60–90 days cold moist sand stratification under 2–5°C environment. Sow when partial seed coats crack and germinate, otherwise germination rate will be extremely low.
Sowing Method
Adopt strip sowing on seedbeds, bury treated seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist soil, cover thin fine soil and slightly compact the surface. Row spacing 30cm, seed spacing 8–10cm. Direct seeding is preferred; transplant saplings with intact soil balls to reduce root damage.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly moist without standing water, optimal germination temperature 18–28°C. Concentrated germination takes place within 30–50 days. Cover breathable plastic film before seedling emergence to retain temperature and humidity.
Daily Maintenance
Place seedlings under full sunlight all year round; shade environment leads to spindly growth and poor fruiting performance. Reduce watering frequency heavily in rainy seasons to avoid root rot and damping-off disease. Thin overcrowded seedlings at 10cm height, trim redundant lateral branches annually to cultivate upright main trunk. Apply diluted organic fertilizer once in late spring to boost growth speed.

Specification

Plant Name: Russian Olive / Narrow-leaf Oleaster
Botanical Name: Elaeagnus angustifolia
Plant Type: Ultra Cold, Drought & Salt-Alkali Resistant Nitrogen-fixing Deciduous Small Tree
Mature Height: 5–10 Meters
Blooming & Fruiting Period: Flower May-June, fruit ripen September-October; seedlings fruit in 3–4 years after sowing
Germination Temperature: 18–28°C
Growing Temperature: -35°C ~ 39°C
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Loose sandy loam, tolerant to moderate saline-alkali soil, avoid waterlogged heavy clay
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Powerful sand fixation and windbreak ability, soil nitrogen fixation improvement, strong saline land adaptability, fragrant flowers and edible fruits, ideal for arid area ecological governance

FAQ

Q1: Can Russian olive survive cold northern winters and dry desert climate?

A1: Yes, it resists minus 35°C low temperature and long-term drought, perfectly suitable for northern cold regions and arid desert areas.

Q2: Is cold stratification necessary for sowing?

A2: Definitely necessary. Hard seed coat and deep dormancy cannot be broken only by soaking water, long-term low-temperature sand storage is required.

Q3: What light condition is required?

A3: Full direct sunlight is essential. Insufficient light causes weak growth, fewer flowers and fruits.

Q4: Main planting taboos?

A4: Long-term waterlogging leads to fatal root rot; insufficient stratification results in very low germination rate.

Q5: Suitable for beginner growers?

A5: Suitable for patient growers. Key points are complete cold moist stratification before sowing, well-drained soil and full sunlight environment.

Elaeagnus angustifolia seeds 1kg

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