Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Western United States
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
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, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Silverthorn
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Silverthorn
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Silverthorn
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Silverthorn
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Silverthorn
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Silverthorn
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Silverthorn and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.