Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Not Available
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
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: Not Available
- 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.