Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Silverberry
desert broom
In German
Silverberry
Wüste Besen
In French
Silverberry
desert broom
In Spanish
Silverberry
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Silverberry
desert broom
In Portuguese
Silverberry
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Silverberry
desert broom
In Latin
Silverberry
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Desert Broom. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Desert Broom
Season and care of Silverberry and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Desert Broom Physical Information
Silverberry and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Desert Broom are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Silverberry and Desert Broom
Care of Silverberry and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.