Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
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
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
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
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Rutaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
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.