Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
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Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Upland
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
सरल
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Fichten
In French
plante Daphne
Picea
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Picea
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Spruce
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Picea
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Świerk
In Latin
Daphne plant
Picea
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
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Season and Care of Daphne and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Daphne and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Daphne and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Daphne and Sitka Spruce
Care of Daphne and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.