Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
Silverberry
Autumn Olive
In German
Silverberry
Herbst Olive
In French
Silverberry
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Silverberry
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
Silverberry
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Outono Olive
In Polish
Silverberry
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Silverberry
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Rhamnales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Autumn Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Autumn Olive? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Autumn Olive. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Autumn Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Olive 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 Silverberry and Autumn Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Silverberry and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Silverberry and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Silverberry and Autumn Olive
Care of Silverberry and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Olive pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.