Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Acer circinatum
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
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Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
-
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
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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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In German
Fichten
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Picea
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Picea
arce vid
In Greek
Spruce
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Picea
bordo de videira
In Polish
Świerk
Vine Maple
In Latin
Picea
vitis Maple
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple
Care of Sitka Spruce and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.