Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-14
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Silver
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Silverthorn
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Silverthorn
carambola पेड़
In German
Silverthorn
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Silverthorn
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Silverthorn
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Silverthorn
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Silverthorn
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Silverthorn
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Oxalidales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Carambola
Season and care of Silverthorn and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Carambola Physical Information
Silverthorn and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Carambola are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Carambola
Care of Silverthorn and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.