Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Not Available
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
इलेगनस
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Elaeagnus
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.