Silverthorn

Jacaranda

About Silverthorn and Jacaranda

Silverthorn

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

518

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm460.00 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

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Silverthorn

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Silverthorn

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Silverthorn

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Silverthorn

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Silverthorn

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Silverthorn

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Scrophulariales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7018

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Jacaranda

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

Silverthorn and Jacaranda Physical Information

Silverthorn and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Jacaranda are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Jacaranda

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