Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
Coastal Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
  
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
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs more water during establishment
  
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
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
  
Manilkara zapota
  
Common Name
Silverthorn
  
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
  
In Hindi
Silverthorn
  
चीकू
  
In German
Silverthorn
  
Breiapfelbaum
  
In French
Silverthorn
  
Sapotillier
  
In Spanish
Silverthorn
  
chicle
  
In Greek
Silverthorn
  
sapodilla
  
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
  
sapodilla
  
In Polish
Silverthorn
  
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
  
In Latin
Silverthorn
  
sapodilla
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Sapotaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Abelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sapoteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sapotoideae
  
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Sapodilla
Season and care of Silverthorn and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Sapodilla Physical Information
Silverthorn and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Sapodilla are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Sapodilla
Care of Silverthorn and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.