Silverthorn

Strawberry Tree

About Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree

Silverthorn

Strawberry Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

510

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-98-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Yellow, Red

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

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular 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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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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

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beautification, 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

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

Silverthorn

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Silverthorn

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Silverthorn

arbousier

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Silverthorn

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

medronheiro

In Polish

Silverthorn

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Silverthorn

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Ericales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

702

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree

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

Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Strawberry Tree

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