Russian Olive
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HAVE: Russian olive seeds for Serano pepper seed
Comments (1)I have found the pepper, so now I would like purpe hull peas, pole beans, or cluster beans to trade for.Thanks, LtlWilli...See Morewanted;russian olive,flowering cherry,
Comments (3)Before I send you Russian olive seeds I want you to know all you can about this very invasive, water consuming, Thorny tree. I have 2 in my front yard so seeds are not hard to get. Please research this tree. In some states it is a noxious weed. Then get back to me and let me know....See MoreRussian Olive
Comments (16)Just to add my two cents, since this thread has been revived... M.hat, I'm guessing the reason that you've seen these things looking tame and docile is because they're growing in a prairie, and not actually getting their preferred level of water. I believe they reach menace status when they are introduced to a waterway. I have no idea whether or not this tree is banned here or not, and it seems more invasive on the Western slope, but I wouldn't ever plant one as they are so messy. Always dropping little branches, or pieces of bark; in the spring it produces drifts of pollen and then the "olives"! Little hard, crunchy things strewn everywhere for most of the summer/fall. I also agree that the scent is wonderful, from a distance! I think having them lining my property would be extremely overpowering, and allergy producing! So Storey, I think you made the right choice even esthetically. Also, if you've got kids, these are no fun to climb! Nasty thorns everywhere! Lara...See MoreRussian olive tree in container
Comments (2)Is it actually an Olive, or is that a common name? What plant are you asking about? Josh...See MoreRon_B
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