Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Shrub
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Roadsides
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Blood tonic
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
cotoneaster
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Zwergmispel
Fichten
In French
cotonéaster
Picea
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Picea
In Greek
Cotoneaster
Spruce
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce
Care of Cotoneaster and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done 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 Cotoneaster 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.