Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
Peanut
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Autumn Olive
In German
Erdnuss
Herbst Olive
In French
Cacahuète
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Maní
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Outono Olive
In Polish
Arachid
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Peanut
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Autumn Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Autumn Olive? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Autumn Olive. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Autumn Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Autumn Olive has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Autumn Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Peanut and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Autumn Olive season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Peanut and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Peanut and Autumn Olive
Care of Peanut and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Autumn Olive pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.