Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Not Available
In Hindi
Bluebeard
इलेगनस
In German
Blaubart
Elaeagnus
In French
Bluebeard
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Sinobrody
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Bluebeard
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Bluebeard and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Bluebeard and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Bluebeard and Elaeagnus
Care of Bluebeard and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.