Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Scale Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Silverberry
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Silverberry
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Silverberry
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Silverberry
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Silverberry
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Silverberry
In Latin
Bilwa
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Solanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Silverberry
Season and care of Bael and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Silverberry Physical Information
Bael and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Silverberry are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Bael and Silverberry
Care of Bael and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.