Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Aubergine
Fichten
In French
Aubergine
Picea
In Spanish
Berenjena
Picea
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Spruce
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Picea
In Polish
Bakłażan
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Eggplant and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Eggplant and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eggplant and Sitka Spruce
Care of Eggplant and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.