Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
  
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
  
9-11
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,000.00 cm
  
40
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
  
Budding, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
  
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
  
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Showy
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
  
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
  
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
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
  
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
  
Myristica fragrans
  
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
  
Nutmeg
  
In Hindi
सरल
  
जायफल
  
In German
Fichten
  
Muskatnuss
  
In French
Picea
  
noix de muscade
  
In Spanish
Picea
  
nuez moscada
  
In Greek
Spruce
  
μοσχοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Picea
  
noz-moscada
  
In Polish
Świerk
  
gałka muszkatołowa
  
In Latin
Picea
  
nutmeg
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Picea
  
Myristica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Myrteae
  
Subfamily
Piceoideae
  
Myrtoideae
  
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg
Care of Sitka Spruce and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.