Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
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, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Silverthorn
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Silverthorn
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Silverthorn
Mais
In French
Silverthorn
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Silverthorn
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
milho doce
In Polish
Silverthorn
Kukurydza
In Latin
Silverthorn
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Silverthorn and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Silverthorn and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Silverthorn and Sweet Corn
Care of Silverthorn and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.