Sitka Spruce

Juniper

About Sitka Spruce and Juniper

Sitka Spruce

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Asia

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

35170

0 40000

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Habitat

By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-84-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-2

7-1

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Blue Violet, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Crimson

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, 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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds, Snails

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

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

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

सरल

Aaraar

In German

Fichten

Wacholder

In French

Picea

Genévrier

In Spanish

Picea

Juniperus

In Greek

Spruce

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Picea

Jałowiec

In Polish

Świerk

Juniperus

In Latin

Picea

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Aceraceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Picea

Juniperus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

3567

1 27800

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Properties of Sitka Spruce and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Sitka Spruce and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Sitka Spruce and Juniper. Sitka Spruce doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Sitka Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Sitka Spruce has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness and Sore eyes and Juniper has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness and Sore eyes. 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 Sitka Spruce and Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Juniper

Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sitka Spruce and Juniper Physical Information

Sitka Spruce and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Juniper are as follows:

Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Sitka Spruce and Juniper

Care of Sitka Spruce and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.