Silverthorn

Bird Cherry

About Silverthorn and Bird Cherry

Silverthorn

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

5100

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

8-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Silverthorn

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

Silverthorn

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Silverthorn

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Silverthorn

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Silverthorn

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Silverthorn

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Silverthorn

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Rosales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Prunoideae

Number of Species

70100

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Bird Cherry. Silverthorn has thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Silverthorn and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry

Season and care of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Silverthorn and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry

Care of Silverthorn and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.