Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In German
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In French
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In Greek
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In Polish
Silverberry
Silverthorn
In Latin
Silverberry
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Rhamnales
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 Silverthorn
Season and care of Silverberry and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Silverthorn Physical Information
Silverberry and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Silverthorn are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Silverberry and Silverthorn
Care of Silverberry and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.