Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Circular
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Russian Olive
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
russische Olive
  
Ajowan
  
In French
Olive russe
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
oliva ruso
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
Olive russo
  
aipo
  
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
  
seler
  
In Latin
Russian Olive
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Russian Olive and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Russian Olive and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Russian Olive and Ajwain plant
Care of Russian Olive and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.