Silverthorn

Spindle Tree

About Silverthorn and Spindle Tree

Silverthorn

Spindle Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Number of Varieties

520

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm900.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Pink, Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Lanceolate to elliptical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Spindle Tree

In German

Silverthorn

Spindelbaum

In French

Silverthorn

Spindle Arbre

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Árbol del husillo

In Greek

Silverthorn

ατράκτου Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Árvore spindle

In Polish

Silverthorn

Wrzeciono Drzewo

In Latin

Silverthorn

Ligno colos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Celastrales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euonymeae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

70150

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Spindle Tree

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Spindle Tree

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

Silverthorn and Spindle Tree Physical Information

Silverthorn and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Spindle Tree are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Spindle Tree

Care of Silverthorn and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.