Silverthorn

Hornbeam

About Silverthorn and Hornbeam

Silverthorn

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Turkey

Types

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-92-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Green

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

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Silverthorn

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Silverthorn

हानबीन

In German

Silverthorn

Hainbuche

In French

Silverthorn

charme

In Spanish

Silverthorn

carpe

In Greek

Silverthorn

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

choupo-branco

In Polish

Silverthorn

grab

In Latin

Silverthorn

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Fagales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

7038

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Hornbeam

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

Silverthorn and Hornbeam Physical Information

Silverthorn and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Hornbeam are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Silverthorn and Hornbeam

Care of Silverthorn and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.