Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Not Available
In Hindi
Silverberry
इलेगनस
In German
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In French
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Silverberry
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverberry and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Silverberry and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Silverberry and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Elaeagnus flower color: Not Available
- Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray
Care of Silverberry and Elaeagnus
Care of Silverberry and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.