Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
सरल
In German
Zitterpappel
Fichten
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Picea
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Spruce
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Picea
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Świerk
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce
Care of Quaking Aspen and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.