Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Eastern Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Needle Grass
सरल
In German
Nadel- Gras
Fichten
In French
aiguille Herbe
Picea
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Picea
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Spruce
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Picea
In Polish
igła do trawy
Świerk
In Latin
acus Grass
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Pooideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce
Care of Needle Grass and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Needle Grass 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.