Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
South America
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
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
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Peppertree
In German
Fichten
Peppertree
In French
Picea
Peppertree
In Spanish
Picea
peppertree
In Greek
Spruce
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Picea
Peppertree
In Polish
Świerk
Peppertree
In Latin
Picea
Peppertree
Phylum
Pinophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Peppertree
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Peppertree Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Peppertree are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Peppertree
Care of Sitka Spruce and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.