Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate to oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Styptic
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYRILLA racemiflora
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In German
Leather
Silverberry
In French
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In Spanish
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In Greek
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In Polish
Leatherwood
Silverberry
In Latin
Leatherwood
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyrillaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leatherwood and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherwood and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Leatherwood and Silverberry. Leatherwood doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherwood does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood and Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherwood and Silverberry
Season and care of Leatherwood and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherwood and Silverberry Physical Information
Leatherwood and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherwood and Silverberry are as follows:
Leatherwood flower color: White
Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leatherwood and Silverberry
Care of Leatherwood and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood pruning is done 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 Leatherwood 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.