Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia
Types
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Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Candytuft
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Schleifenblume
Fichten
In French
candytuft
Picea
In Spanish
candytuft
Picea
In Greek
candytuft
Spruce
In Portuguese
ibero
Picea
In Polish
candytuft
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candytuft and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Candytuft and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Candytuft and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Candytuft and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candytuft and Sitka Spruce
Care of Candytuft and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Candytuft 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.