Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Silverthorn
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Mandarin
In German
Silverthorn
Mandarin
In French
Silverthorn
mandarin
In Spanish
Silverthorn
mandarín
In Greek
Silverthorn
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
tangerina
In Polish
Silverthorn
Mandarynka
In Latin
Silverthorn
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Mandarin
Season and care of Silverthorn and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Mandarin Physical Information
Silverthorn and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Mandarin are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Mandarin
Care of Silverthorn and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.