Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-7
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
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Acne, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Greek Juniper
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
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Cupressoideae
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.