Common Name(s): Russian Olive Scientific Name: Elaeagnus angustifolia Distribution: Native to eastern Europe and western and central Asia; naturalized throughout North America Tree Size: 20-35 ft (6-10 m) tall, 1-1.5 ft (.3-.5 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 43 lbs/ft3 (685 kg/m3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .55, .69 Janka Hardness: 1,240 lbf (5,530 N)* … Continue reading Russian Olive