I don't think our soil conservation program even sells Russian Olive anymore. I bought mine years ago from their surplus stock every spring. I do see new seedlings popping up once in a while though. Toxic? What's next? Do they actually think some kid is going to chew up a Russian Olive tree and croak? Sad because they make a fine wind break, natural snow fence, and good cover. Bulldoze mine? Not on your life.

Practice safe eating. Always use a condiment.