Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Not Available
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Elaeagnus
Emu Bush
In French
Elaeagnus
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
Emu Bush
In Greek
Elaeagnus
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Elaeagnus
Emu Bush
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Emu Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Emu Bush
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elaeagnus and Emu Bush Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Emu Bush are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Elaeagnus and Emu Bush
Care of Elaeagnus and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.