Ohio Buckeye

Silverthorn

About Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn

Ohio Buckeye

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

China, Japan

Types

Aesculus glabra

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-76-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-7

Sunset Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sienna

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Culinary use

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AESCULUS glabra

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Ohio Buckeye

Silverthorn

In Hindi

ओहियो बकेये

Silverthorn

In German

Ohio buckeye

Silverthorn

In French

marronnier de l'Ohio

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Ohio castaño de indias

Silverthorn

In Greek

Οχάιο Buckeye

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Ohio Buckeye

Silverthorn

In Polish

Ohio kasztan

Silverthorn

In Latin

Ohio buckeye

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Hippocastanaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Aesculus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1970

1 27800

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Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn

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

Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn Physical Information

Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn are as follows:

Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn

Care of Ohio Buckeye and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.