Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
-
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Portuguese
lichia
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Lychee and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Lychee and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Lychee and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lychee and Sitka Spruce
Care of Lychee and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.