Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
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
White, Yellow, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
सरल
In German
Northern Catalpa
Fichten
In French
Nord Catalpa
Picea
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Picea
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
Spruce
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Picea
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Świerk
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce
Care of Northern Catalpa and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa 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 Northern Catalpa 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.