Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
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Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 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
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
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Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Silverthorn
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Silverthorn
नीलगिरी
In German
Silverthorn
Eukalyptus
In French
Silverthorn
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Eucalipto
In Greek
Silverthorn
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Eucalipto
In Polish
Silverthorn
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Silverthorn
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Silverthorn and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Silverthorn and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Eucalyptus
Care of Silverthorn and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.