Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
सरल
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Fichten
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Picea
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
Picea
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Spruce
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Picea
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Świerk
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.