Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China, Japan
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
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
Yellow green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
Silverthorn
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Silverthorn
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Silverthorn
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Silverthorn
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Silverthorn
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Silverthorn
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rhamnales
Family
Celastraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Burning Bush and Silverthorn
Season and care of Burning Bush and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Silverthorn Physical Information
Burning Bush and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Silverthorn are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Burning Bush and Silverthorn
Care of Burning Bush and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, 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 Burning Bush 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.