Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Gastric, Pollen
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUGLANS cinerea
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Butternut
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Butternut Tree
Silverthorn
In German
Butternut Baum
Silverthorn
In French
noyer cendré
Silverthorn
In Spanish
árbol de nogal
Silverthorn
In Greek
Butternut Δέντρο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Árvore Butternut
Silverthorn
In Polish
butternut Drzewo
Silverthorn
In Latin
Butternut ligno
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rhamnales
Family
Juglandaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Butternut Tree and Silverthorn
Season and care of Butternut Tree and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Tree and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Tree and Silverthorn Physical Information
Butternut Tree and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Tree and Silverthorn are as follows:
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Butternut Tree and Silverthorn
Care of Butternut Tree and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Tree 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.