Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-7
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, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Silverthorn
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In Hindi
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In German
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In French
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In Greek
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In Polish
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
In Latin
Silverthorn
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Ranunculales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Twinleaf
Season and care of Silverthorn and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Twinleaf Physical Information
Silverthorn and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Twinleaf are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Silverthorn and Twinleaf
Care of Silverthorn and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.