Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Silverthorn
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In German
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In French
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In Greek
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In Polish
Silverthorn
Silverberry
In Latin
Silverthorn
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Rhamnales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Silverberry
Season and care of Silverthorn and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Silverberry Physical Information
Silverthorn and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Silverberry are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Silverthorn and Silverberry
Care of Silverthorn and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.