Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Ants, Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
Antibacterial, Cancer, Schistosomiasis, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Latex
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
EUPHORBIA milii
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Crown of thorns, Christ plant, Christ thorn
In Hindi
Silverberry
Crown-of-Thorns
In German
Silverberry
Dornenkrone
In French
Silverberry
Couronne d'épines
In Spanish
Silverberry
Corona de espinas
In Greek
Silverberry
Crown - of- Αγκάθια
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Crown -de- espinhos
In Polish
Silverberry
Korona cierniowa
In Latin
Silverberry
Coronam de spinis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Euphorbiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Crown-of-Thorns doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crown-of-Thorns 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 Crown-of-Thorns and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns
Season and care of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crown-of-Thorns season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Crown-of-Thorns is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crown-of-Thorns is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns Physical Information
Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crown-of-Thorns height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Crown-of-Thorns flower color: Red
- Crown-of-Thorns leaf color: Green
Care of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns
Care of Silverberry and Crown-of-Thorns include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown-of-Thorns 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 Crown-of-Thorns needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.