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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

-
-

Number of Varieties

51
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Dry Forest, Lowland

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-910-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
12-10

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm300.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm370.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation
Blood purifying

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen
Food for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens
GUAIACUM sanctum

Common Name

Silverthorn
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae

In Hindi

Silverthorn
Holywood

In German

Silverthorn
Holywood

In French

Silverthorn
Holywood

In Spanish

Silverthorn
Holywood

In Greek

Silverthorn
Holywood

In Portuguese

Silverthorn
Holywood

In Polish

Silverthorn
Holywood

In Latin

Silverthorn
Holywood

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Sapindales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Zygophyllaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Guaiacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

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Zygophylloideae

Number of Species

705
1 27800
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Difference Between Silverthorn and Holywood

If you are confused whether Silverthorn or Holywood are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Silverthorn and Holywood Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Silverthorn are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Holywood fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Silverthorn and Holywood if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Silverthorn and Holywood

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Silverthorn and Holywood. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Silverthorn and Holywood as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Silverthorn is Antiasthamatic, Antitussive and Astringent whereas of Holywood is anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism and Sore throat. Silverthorn has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation while Holywood has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation.

Compare Facts of Silverthorn vs Holywood

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Silverthorn vs Holywood and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Silverthorn are Toxic whereas of Holywood have Skin irritation respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Silverthorn has no showy fruits and Holywood has showy fruits. Also Silverthorn is not flowering and Holywood is not flowering . You can compare Silverthorn and Holywood facts and facts of other plants too.