Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks
  
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Magenta, Orange, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green, Gray
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
  
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Deers
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Mixed Border
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
  
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
  
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
  
EUONYMUS americanus
  
Common Name
Not Available
  
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
  
In Hindi
इलेगनस
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In German
Elaeagnus
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In French
Elaeagnus
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Spanish
Elaeagnus
  
Fresa Bush
  
In Greek
Elaeagnus
  
φράουλα Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Elaeagnus
  
Morango de Bush
  
In Polish
Elaeagnus
  
Strawberry Bush
  
In Latin
Elaeagnus
  
Classic Bush
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Celastrales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Celastraceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Euonymus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Celastroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Elaeagnus and Strawberry Bush
Care of Elaeagnus and Strawberry 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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.