Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Russia/Siberia, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
  
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
  
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
  
8-1
  
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Silver
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Light Green, Light Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Ample Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Diarrhea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
  
used as a dye
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
  
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
  
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
  
CARAGANA arborescens
  
Common Name
Silverthorn
  
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
  
In Hindi
Silverthorn
  
Siberian peashrub
  
In German
Silverthorn
  
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
  
In French
Silverthorn
  
Caraganier de Sibérie
  
In Spanish
Silverthorn
  
Siberian Peashrub
  
In Greek
Silverthorn
  
Siberian Peashrub
  
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
  
Siberian peashrub
  
In Polish
Silverthorn
  
Karagana syberyjska
  
In Latin
Silverthorn
  
Siberian Peashrub
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Caragana
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Silverthorn and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.