Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China, Japan
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
-
Habitat
agricultural areas
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Toothed
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Citrus
Silverthorn
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Silverthorn
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Silverthorn
In French
Citrus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Citrus
Silverthorn
In Greek
Citrus
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Silverthorn
In Polish
Cytrus
Silverthorn
In Latin
citrus
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Rutaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Citrus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Citrus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Citrus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Citrus and Silverthorn
Care of Citrus and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus 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 Citrus 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.