Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Food, 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, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Silverthorn
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Silverthorn
कबिट
In German
Silverthorn
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Silverthorn
Kawista
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Kawista
In Greek
Silverthorn
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Limonia
In Polish
Silverthorn
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Silverthorn
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Wood Apple
Season and care of Silverthorn and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Wood Apple Physical Information
Silverthorn and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Wood Apple are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Wood Apple
Care of Silverthorn and Wood Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.