Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Japan
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In German
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In French
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Greek
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Polish
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
In Latin
Enkianthus
Silverthorn
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
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Silverthorn
Season and care of Enkianthus and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Silverthorn Physical Information
Enkianthus and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Silverthorn are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Enkianthus and Silverthorn
Care of Enkianthus and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.