Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Silverthorn
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Silverthorn
बरमूडा घास
In German
Silverthorn
Bermuda Gras
In French
Silverthorn
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Grama
In Greek
Silverthorn
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Silverthorn
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Silverthorn
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass
Care of Silverthorn and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.