Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-6
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Not Available
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
इलेगनस
Silverberry
In German
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In French
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In Greek
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In Polish
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
In Latin
Elaeagnus
Silverberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Silverberry
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elaeagnus and Silverberry Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Silverberry are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Elaeagnus and Silverberry
Care of Elaeagnus and Silverberry 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 Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elaeagnus 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.