Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Holy basil-
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
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fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Basil
Russian Olive
In German
Basilikum
russische Olive
In French
basilic
Olive russe
In Spanish
albahaca
oliva ruso
In Greek
βασιλικός
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
manjericão
Olive russo
In Polish
bazylia
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
ocimum
Russian Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Basil and Russian Olive
Season and care of Basil and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Russian Olive Physical Information
Basil and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Russian Olive are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Basil and Russian Olive
Care of Basil and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.