Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-7
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
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
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
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
सरल
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Fichten
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Picea
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Picea
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Spruce
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Picea
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Świerk
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Picea
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sitka Spruce and White Cedar
Season and care of Sitka Spruce and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Sitka Spruce and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Sitka Spruce and White Cedar Physical Information
Sitka Spruce and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sitka Spruce and White Cedar are as follows:
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sitka Spruce and White Cedar
Care of Sitka Spruce and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.