Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Silverberry
candlenut पेड़
In German
Silverberry
Candlenut Baum
In French
Silverberry
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Silverberry
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Silverberry
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Silverberry
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Silverberry
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rhamnales
Malpighiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Silverberry and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Candlenut. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like and Candlenut 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 Silverberry and Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Candlenut
Season and care of Silverberry and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Candlenut Physical Information
Silverberry and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Candlenut are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Candlenut
Care of Silverberry and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.