Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Eastern Asia
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Temperate Regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Rowan Tree
Fichten
In French
Rowan Tree
Picea
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Picea
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Spruce
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Picea
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Świerk
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce
Care of Rowan Tree and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Rowan Tree 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.