Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Silverthorn
In German
Strawberry Bush
Silverthorn
In French
Strawberry Bush
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Silverthorn
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Silverthorn
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Silverthorn
In Latin
Classic Bush
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Rhamnales
Family
Celastraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn
Care of Strawberry Bush and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.