Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve, VD
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Silverberry
Strawberry Bush
In German
Silverberry
Strawberry Bush
In French
Silverberry
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Silverberry
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Silverberry
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Silverberry
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Silverberry
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Celastrales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Silverberry and Strawberry Bush. Silverberry doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Silverberry does not have fragrant flowers. Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Silverberry and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush
Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.