Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Shrub
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
common hazel
In Hindi
सरल
contorted filbert
In German
Fichten
contorted filbert
In French
Picea
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Picea
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Spruce
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Picea
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Świerk
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Picea
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert
Care of Sitka Spruce and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.