Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
River side
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Eukalyptus
Fichten
In French
Eucalyptus
Picea
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Picea
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Spruce
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Picea
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Świerk
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce
Care of Eucalyptus and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Eucalyptus 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.