Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Common Name
Silverthorn
  
Rose
  
In Hindi
Silverthorn
  
गुलाब
  
In German
Silverthorn
  
Rose
  
In French
Silverthorn
  
Se leva
  
In Spanish
Silverthorn
  
Rosa
  
In Greek
Silverthorn
  
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
  
Rosa
  
In Polish
Silverthorn
  
Róża
  
In Latin
Silverthorn
  
Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Rose
Season and care of Silverthorn and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Rose Physical Information
Silverthorn and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Rose are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Rose
Care of Silverthorn and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.