Silverthorn

Sasanqua

About Silverthorn and Sasanqua

Silverthorn

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

515

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-97-9

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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Black, Brown

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

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Silverthorn

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Silverthorn

sasanqua

In German

Silverthorn

sasanqua

In French

Silverthorn

sasanqua

In Spanish

Silverthorn

sasanqua

In Greek

Silverthorn

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Sasankya

In Polish

Silverthorn

Sasankya

In Latin

Silverthorn

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Theales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70250

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Sasanqua

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

Silverthorn and Sasanqua Physical Information

Silverthorn and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Sasanqua are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Sasanqua

Care of Silverthorn and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.