Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
चीनी अखरोट
In German
serbische Fichte
chinesische Kastanie
In French
serbe Spruce
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
Castaño chino
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut. Serbian Spruce has thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Serbian Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Serbian Spruce has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Chinese Chestnut has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. 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 Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Serbian Spruce and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.