Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
-
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
सरल
In German
Tabernaemontana
Fichten
In French
Tabernaemontana
Picea
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Picea
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Spruce
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Picea
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Świerk
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Picea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce
Care of Crape Jasmine and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.