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About Silverthorn and Cinnamon

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

China, Japan
Southern Asia, India

Types

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Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu

Number of Varieties

57
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
12-8

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, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm910.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver
White, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Small elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt
Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds

Allergy

Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens
CINNAMOMUM verum

Common Name

Silverthorn
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree

In Hindi

Silverthorn
दालचीनी

In German

Silverthorn
Zimt

In French

Silverthorn
Cannelle

In Spanish

Silverthorn
Canela

In Greek

Silverthorn
Κανέλα

In Portuguese

Silverthorn
Canela

In Polish

Silverthorn
Cynamon

In Latin

Silverthorn
cinnamomum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Laurales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Lauraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Cinnamomum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

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Cassythoideae

Number of Species

70250
1 27800
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Properties of Silverthorn and Cinnamon

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

Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon

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

Silverthorn and Cinnamon Physical Information

Silverthorn and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cinnamon are as follows:

  • Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver

  • Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

  • Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow

  • Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink

Care of Silverthorn and Cinnamon

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