Russian olive is a deciduous shrub in the oleander family that is native to Asia, Russia, India and Pakistan. It is a large thorny shrub or small tree, that has a rounded form but can get leggy with a loose and irregular form. It can grow up to 30 feet tall. The species was introduced into North America in the late 19th century as an ornamental but quickly spread over a large area due to an aggressive root system, fast growth rate and spread of the seeds by birds..

Sourced directly from the high-altitude organic orchards of the Himalayan and Karakoram valleys, Baltistan Himalayan Dried Russian Olives (Elaeagnus angustifolia) deliver raw, mountain-grown wellness straight to your pantry.