Russian-Olive Tree/Shrub - Does anyone have one, does it lose its leaves in the winter?

Does it have any winter interest or is it just sticks in the winter?

Russian-Olive Tree/Shrub - Does anyone have one, does it lose its leaves in the winter?
Yes they lose there leaves in the winter.The thing about Russian Olives is they are not a long lived trees, 15 to 20 years is all your going to get out of them. Since they are so fast growing they also tend to be a softer wood which makes them a bad choice in areas with high winds, the limbs tend to snap off easily. They are planted in shelter belts in this part of the country and are always to first to die off and just look ugly.
Reply:The Russian Olive will lose its leaves in the winter, thus it is deciduous. Do not plant this shrub on your property! It is considered an invasive species in many states and may be banned from commercial landscape sales. Birds will eat the small fruits and spread the bush all over your neighborhood. This plant has done much harm to many native environments in North America and has forced native species out of their habitats.