Silverthorn

Chokecherry

About Silverthorn and Chokecherry

Silverthorn

Chokecherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

North America

Types

Prunus virginiana

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps

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, 10, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm550.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Silverthorn

chokecherry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Rosales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Amygdaleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

7025

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Chokecherry

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Chokecherry

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

Silverthorn and Chokecherry Physical Information

Silverthorn and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Chokecherry are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:

Care of Silverthorn and Chokecherry

Care of Silverthorn and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.