Pitanga

Sitka Spruce

About Pitanga and Sitka Spruce

Pitanga

Sitka Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

Eastern Asia

Types

Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce

Number of Varieties

135

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Habitat

coastal environs

By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-126-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-2

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broadly Ovate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

In late autumn, 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, Red blotch

Aphids, Birds, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antitumor

anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Genus

Eugenia

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Myrteae

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Number of Species

2035

1 27800

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Properties of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Sitka Spruce. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Sitka Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Sitka Spruce has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce

Season and care of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.

Pitanga and Sitka Spruce Physical Information

Pitanga and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce are as follows:

Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce

Care of Pitanga and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.