EL^AGNUS 



301 



Fig. 530. — Oleaster. 



Fig. 531. — Oleaster. 



fruit. The tallest growing species is the so-called Russian 'Olive' 

 or Oleaster (530) (531) — Elseagnus angustifolia, — growing to the height 

 of 25 feet. This is a spiny plant with light green leaves 2 to 3 inches 



Fig. 532. — Spiny Oleaster. 



Fig. 533. — Small-leaved Elseagnus. 



