Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
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
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Wacholder
Fichten
In French
Genévrier
Picea
In Spanish
Juniperus
Picea
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Spruce
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Picea
In Polish
Juniperus
Świerk
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Juniper and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Juniper and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Juniper and Sitka Spruce
Care of Juniper and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.