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SPECIMEN TREES ON THE EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: A WALKING TOUR

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24. Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia). The silvery white lower leaf surfaces and branches give this tree a distinctive silvery appearance. Because it is short-lived, it is generally considered a poor choice for permanent landscaping.
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Detail images courtesy UConn Plant database

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