Sitka Spruce

Rhododendron

About Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron

Sitka Spruce

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Eastern Asia

Types

Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

35700

0 40000

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Habitat

By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-2

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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Crimson

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

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

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Birds, Snails

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Root

Whole plant

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

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple

Rhododendron

In Hindi

सरल

rhododendron

In German

Fichten

Rhododendron

In French

Picea

rhododendron

In Spanish

Picea

rododendro

In Greek

Spruce

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

Picea

rododendro

In Polish

Świerk

rododendron

In Latin

Picea

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Ericales

Family

Aceraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Picea

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

351024

1 27800

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Properties of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron. Sitka Spruce doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Sitka Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Sitka Spruce has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness and Sore eyes and Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron

Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.

Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron Physical Information

Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron are as follows:

Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron

Care of Sitka Spruce and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.