Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Bark, 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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In German
Fichten
Chokecherry
In French
Picea
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Picea
Chokecherry
In Greek
Spruce
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Picea
Chokecherry
In Polish
Świerk
Chokecherry
In Latin
Picea
chokecherry
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry
Care of Sitka Spruce and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.