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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Shrub

Origin

China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

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Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

52
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-7
9-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver
White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum
Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna
Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Insignificant

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
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds, Deers

Allergy

Toxic
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens
EUONYMUS americanus

Common Name

Silverthorn
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

In Hindi

Silverthorn
Strawberry Bush

In German

Silverthorn
Strawberry Bush

In French

Silverthorn
Strawberry Bush

In Spanish

Silverthorn
Fresa Bush

In Greek

Silverthorn
φράουλα Μπους

In Portuguese

Silverthorn
Morango de Bush

In Polish

Silverthorn
Strawberry Bush

In Latin

Silverthorn
Classic Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Celastrales

Family

Elaeagnaceae
Celastraceae

Genus

Elaeagnus
Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Celastroideae

Number of Species

7012
1 27800
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Difference Between Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush

If you are confused whether Silverthorn or Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Silverthorn are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Strawberry Bush fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush is constipation, Liver problems, Malaria and Tonic. Silverthorn has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation while Strawberry Bush has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation.

Compare Facts of Silverthorn vs Strawberry Bush

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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush have Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Silverthorn has no showy fruits and Strawberry Bush has showy fruits. Also Silverthorn is not flowering and Strawberry Bush is not flowering . You can compare Silverthorn and Strawberry Bush facts and facts of other plants too.