Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
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Habitat
Cold Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Silverthorn
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Silverthorn
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
Silverthorn
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Silverthorn
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Silverthorn
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Silverthorn. Black Raspberry has thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Silverthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Raspberry and Silverthorn Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn
Care of Black Raspberry and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.