Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Silver
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Silverthorn
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Silverthorn
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Silverthorn
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Silverthorn
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Silverthorn
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Beautyberry
Season and care of Silverthorn and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Beautyberry Physical Information
Silverthorn and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Beautyberry are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Beautyberry
Care of Silverthorn and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.