Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
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Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Fichten
Spigelia
In Spanish
Picea
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Picea
Spigelia
In Polish
Świerk
Spigelia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Aceraceae
Loganiceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot
Care of Sitka Spruce and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.