Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Silverthorn
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Bluebeard
In German
Silverthorn
Blaubart
In French
Silverthorn
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Barba Azul
In Greek
Silverthorn
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Barba Azul
In Polish
Silverthorn
Sinobrody
In Latin
Silverthorn
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bluebeard
Season and care of Silverthorn and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Bluebeard Physical Information
Silverthorn and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bluebeard are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Silverthorn and Bluebeard
Care of Silverthorn and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.