Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Eastern Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Esperanza
Fichten
In French
Esperanza
Picea
In Spanish
Esperanza
Picea
In Greek
Esperanza
Spruce
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Picea
In Polish
Esperanza
Świerk
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Esperanza and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Esperanza and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Esperanza and Sitka Spruce
Care of Esperanza and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.