Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
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Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Black Cherry
In Hindi
सरल
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Fichten
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Picea
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Picea
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Spruce
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Picea
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Świerk
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Picea
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry
Care of Sitka Spruce and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.