Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Echium pininana
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
tropical environments
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Oleaster
In Hindi
Tree Echium
इलेगनस
In German
Baum Aciam
Elaeagnus
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Elaeagnus
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Elaeagnus
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Elaeagnus
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Elaeagnus. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Elaeagnus doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Elaeagnus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Elaeagnus season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Tree Echium and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus
Care of Tree Echium and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.