Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-6
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In German
Heidekraut
Silverberry
In French
bruyère
Silverberry
In Spanish
brezo
Silverberry
In Greek
ερείκη
Silverberry
In Portuguese
urze
Silverberry
In Polish
wrzos
Silverberry
In Latin
Heather
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Silverberry
Season and care of Heather and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Silverberry Physical Information
Heather and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Silverberry are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Heather and Silverberry
Care of Heather and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heather 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.