Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Jam
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Silverthorn
सागर अंगूर
In German
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In French
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In Greek
Silverthorn
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In Polish
Silverthorn
Sea Grape
In Latin
Silverthorn
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Sea Grape
Season and care of Silverthorn and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Sea Grape Physical Information
Silverthorn and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Sea Grape are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Silverthorn and Sea Grape
Care of Silverthorn and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.