Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Canada
Types
-
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Silver
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Silverthorn
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Silverthorn
HACKBERRY
In German
Silverthorn
Hackberry
In French
Silverthorn
micocoulier
In Spanish
Silverthorn
almez
In Greek
Silverthorn
hackberry
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
hackberry
In Polish
Silverthorn
hackberry
In Latin
Silverthorn
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Urticales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Hackberry
Season and care of Silverthorn and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Hackberry Physical Information
Silverthorn and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Hackberry are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Hackberry
Care of Silverthorn and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.