Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Red, Green, Yellow green
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Silverthorn
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Silverthorn
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Silverthorn
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Silverthorn
arce de Trident
In Greek
Silverthorn
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
bordo Trident
In Polish
Silverthorn
Trident klon
In Latin
Silverthorn
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Trident Maple
Season and care of Silverthorn and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Silverthorn and Trident Maple Physical Information
Silverthorn and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Trident Maple are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silverthorn and Trident Maple
Care of Silverthorn and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.