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About Silverthorn and Cinnamon


About Cinnamon and Silverthorn


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
China, Japan  
Southern Asia, India  

Types
-  
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu  

Number of Varieties
5  
7  
99+

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
10-15  

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 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
910.00 cm  
23

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
Yes  
No  

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
No  
Yes  

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
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Yes  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
Toxic  
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover  
-  

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

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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
No  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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
-  
Cassythoideae  

Number of Species
70  
99+
250  
99+

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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.

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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:

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.

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