Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
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Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Chocolate
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Flowers
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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In German
Fichten
QUICKSTICK
In French
Picea
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Picea
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Spruce
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Picea
QuickStick
In Polish
Świerk
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Picea
Quickstick
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Quickstick
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Quickstick Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Quickstick are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Quickstick
Care of Sitka Spruce and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.