Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
By seashore, Caribbean, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Silverthorn
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Silverthorn
कोको बेर
In German
Silverthorn
coco Plum
In French
Silverthorn
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Coco Plum
In Greek
Silverthorn
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Coco Plum
In Polish
Silverthorn
coco plum
In Latin
Silverthorn
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Malpighiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Coco Plum
Season and care of Silverthorn and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Coco Plum Physical Information
Silverthorn and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Coco Plum are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Silverthorn and Coco Plum
Care of Silverthorn and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.