Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Sourwood
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Sourwood
Fichten
In Spanish
Sourwood
Picea
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Picea
In Polish
Sourwood
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Sourwood and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Sourwood and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sourwood and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Sourwood and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sourwood and Sitka Spruce
Care of Sourwood and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.