Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Silverthorn
एमु बुश
In German
Silverthorn
Emu Bush
In French
Silverthorn
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Emu Bush
In Greek
Silverthorn
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Silverthorn
Emu Bush
In Latin
Silverthorn
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available