Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-12
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
सरल
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Fichten
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Picea
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Picea
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Spruce
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Picea
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Świerk
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Picea
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Bignoniaceae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda
Care of Sitka Spruce and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.