Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Diervilla sessilifolia, Diervilla rivularis
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Prairies, Roadsides, Wet lands, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Alkaline
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Scale Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Poisonous, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Galactogogue, Laxative, Opthalmic
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIERVILLA lonicera
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Northern bush honeysuckle, Low bush honeysuckle, Dwarf bush honeysuckle, Yellow-flowered upright honeysuckle
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Bush Honeysuckle
Plant
Silverberry
In German
Bush Honeysuckle
Pflanze
Silverberry
In French
Bush Honeysuckle
Plante
Silverberry
In Spanish
Bush madreselva
Planta
Silverberry
In Greek
Μπους Αγιόκλημα
Φυτό
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Bush, Honeysuckle
Plantar
Silverberry
In Polish
Bush Honeysuckle
Roślina
Silverberry
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Bush
planta
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Rhamnales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Diervilla
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diervilleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry
Season and care of Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Honeysuckle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Honeysuckle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry Physical Information
Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Honeysuckle height is 10.16 cm and width 10.16 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry are as follows:
Bush Honeysuckle flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bush Honeysuckle leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry
Care of Bush Honeysuckle and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Honeysuckle pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bush Honeysuckle 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.