Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Enkianthus
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In German
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In French
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In Greek
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In Polish
Enkianthus
Silverberry
In Latin
Enkianthus
Silverberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Enkianthus and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Silverberry. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Enkianthus and Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Silverberry
Season and care of Enkianthus and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Silverberry Physical Information
Enkianthus and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Silverberry are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Enkianthus and Silverberry
Care of Enkianthus and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Enkianthus 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.