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About Mandarin and Silverthorn


About Silverthorn and Mandarin


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Fruit  
Shrub  

Origin
Southeastern Asia  
China, Japan  

Types
-  
-  

Number of Varieties
35  
99+
5  

Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained  
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
9-7  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Red, Purple  
White, Silver  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Orange Red  
Reddish Plum  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic  
broad, flat  

Thorns
Yes  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring  
Fall, Late Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Pollution, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies  
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Birds  

Allergy
Anaphylaxis  
Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin irritation  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Fixes Nitrogen  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders  
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem  

Other Uses
Used as a laxative  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)  
Elaeagnus pungens  

Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin  
Silverthorn  

In Hindi
Mandarin  
Silverthorn  

In German
Mandarin  
Silverthorn  

In French
mandarin  
Silverthorn  

In Spanish
mandarín  
Silverthorn  

In Greek
Μανταρίνι  
Silverthorn  

In Portuguese
tangerina  
Silverthorn  

In Polish
Mandarynka  
Silverthorn  

In Latin
Latin  
Silverthorn  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Rhamnales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Elaeagnaceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Elaeagnus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
400  
99+
70  
99+

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Properties of Mandarin and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Mandarin and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Mandarin and Silverthorn. Mandarin has thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Mandarin does not have fragrant flowers. Mandarin has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis and Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis. 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 Mandarin and Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mandarin and Silverthorn

Season and care of Mandarin and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mandarin and Silverthorn Physical Information

Mandarin and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Silverthorn are as follows:

Care of Mandarin and Silverthorn

Care of Mandarin and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandarin 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.

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