Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

About Silverthorn and Elaeagnus

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Shrub, Ornamental Tree

Number of Varieties

550

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

River side, Riverbanks

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-9

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

White, Light Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Borders, Mixed Border

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Oleaster

In Hindi

Silverthorn

इलेगनस

In German

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In French

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In Greek

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In Polish

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

In Latin

Silverthorn

Elaeagnus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Rosales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7070

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Elaeagnus

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Elaeagnus

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

Silverthorn and Elaeagnus Physical Information

Silverthorn and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Elaeagnus are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Elaeagnus flower color:
Elaeagnus leaf color: White, Light Green and Gray

Care of Silverthorn and Elaeagnus

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