Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Silver
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Silverthorn
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Silverthorn
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Silverthorn
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Silverthorn
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Silverthorn
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Silverthorn
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Silverthorn and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.