Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
China
Types
-
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
China Aster
In Hindi
Silverberry
चीन एस्टर
In German
Silverberry
China Aster
In French
Silverberry
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Silverberry
aster de China
In Greek
Silverberry
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
Silverberry
China Aster
In Polish
Silverberry
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Silverberry
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Callistephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and China Aster
Season and care of Silverberry and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and China Aster Physical Information
Silverberry and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and China Aster are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Silverberry and China Aster
Care of Silverberry and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.