- Coordinator
- Joe Lockwood
- Email the Department
- Phone
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406-256-2708
- Physical Address
- 3319 King Ave. E. Billings, MT 59101
Russian Olive
(Elaeagnus angustfolia)
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Photos from Montana Weed Control Association
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Type |
Information |
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Toxicity |
Non-toxic. |
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Control |
Herbicide and bush-type mowing. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
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Habitat |
Riparian areas, lakeshores, fields, roadsides, forest edges and sandy flood plains. |
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Root |
Extensive, deep and lateral root system |
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Leaf Shape |
Linear, alternating on stem. |
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Lifespan |
Perennial; two years or longer. |
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Priority 3 Weed |
Not a noxious weed, but a regulated plant; potential for significant negative economic and ecological impacts. |
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Similar Looking Plants |
Autumn olive, silver buffalo-berry, russet buffalo-berry. |
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Important Information |
This plant out-competes native vegetation and taxes water reserves when established along waterways. It has been used extensively in Montana for shelterbelts. Roots can reach depths of 35 feet or more. |