Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
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
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Red Buckeye
In German
Fichten
Red Buckeye
In French
Picea
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Picea
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Spruce
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Picea
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Świerk
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Picea
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye
Care of Sitka Spruce and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.