Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Sky Blue, Indigo
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
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, Not Available
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Palo Santo
Fichten
In French
palo santo
Picea
In Spanish
palo santo
Picea
In Greek
palo santo
Spruce
In Portuguese
palo santo
Picea
In Polish
palo santo
Świerk
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce
Care of Palo Santo and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.