Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Silverthorn
Arjuna
In Hindi
Silverthorn
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Silverthorn
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Silverthorn
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Silverthorn
arjuna
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Silverthorn
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Silverthorn
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree
Care of Silverthorn and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
