Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Europe
Types
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Russian Olive
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
russische Olive
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Olive russe
céleri chou
In Spanish
oliva ruso
apio col
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Olive russo
aipo couve
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Russian Olive
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Brassicales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage
Care of Russian Olive and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.