Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
China, Japan
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Silverthorn
In Hindi
sasanqua
Silverthorn
In German
sasanqua
Silverthorn
In French
sasanqua
Silverthorn
In Spanish
sasanqua
Silverthorn
In Greek
sasanqua
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Silverthorn
In Polish
Sasankya
Silverthorn
In Latin
Sasankya
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Silverthorn
Season and care of Sasanqua and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Silverthorn Physical Information
Sasanqua and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Silverthorn are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Sasanqua and Silverthorn
Care of Sasanqua and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.