Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Inkberry
Fichten
In Spanish
Inkberry
Picea
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Picea
In Polish
inkberry
Świerk
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Pinales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Inkberry and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Inkberry and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Inkberry and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Inkberry and Sitka Spruce
Care of Inkberry and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Inkberry 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.