Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Sandy areas
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Artichoke
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Artischocke
Fichten
In French
Artichaut
Picea
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Picea
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Picea
In Polish
Karczoch
Świerk
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Artichoke and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Sitka Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Artichoke and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Sitka Spruce
Care of Artichoke and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.