Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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, Early Fall
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Wild lilac
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In German
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In French
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In Greek
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In Polish
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
In Latin
Ceanothus
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Ceanothus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Silverthorn season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Ceanothus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Ceanothus and Silverthorn
Care of Ceanothus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.