Silverthorn

Juneberry

About Silverthorn and Juneberry

Silverthorn

Juneberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

shadbush, wild plum

Number of Varieties

520

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Swamps, Thickets, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Red, Violet, Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Hoverflies

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Improve skin condition, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Food for animals, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

AMELANCHIER arborea

Common Name

Silverthorn

Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Juneberry

In German

Silverthorn

Felsenbirnen

In French

Silverthorn

Amélanchier

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Amelanchier

In Greek

Silverthorn

Juneberry

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Amelanchier

In Polish

Silverthorn

Świdośliwa

In Latin

Silverthorn

Amelanchier

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Rosales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Amelanchier

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Dicotyledonous

Tribe

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

7025

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Juneberry

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Juneberry

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

Silverthorn and Juneberry Physical Information

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

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Silverthorn and Juneberry

Care of Silverthorn and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.