Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
AMMI majus
Common Name
Silverthorn
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Silverthorn
बिशप निराना
In German
Silverthorn
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Silverthorn
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Silverthorn
biznaga
In Greek
Silverthorn
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Silverthorn
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Silverthorn
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed
Care of Silverthorn and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.