Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Ornamental Plants
  
Tree
  
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
  
8-2
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Red, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Acicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Birds, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
  
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaf Stalks, Root
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
  
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
  
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
  
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
  
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
  
सरल
  
In German
Tampala
  
Fichten
  
In French
Tampala
  
Picea
  
In Spanish
Tampala
  
Picea
  
In Greek
Tampala
  
Spruce
  
In Portuguese
Tampala
  
Picea
  
In Polish
Tampala
  
Świerk
  
In Latin
Tampala
  
Picea
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Pinophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Amaranthaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Amaranthus L
  
Picea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
  
Piceoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tampala and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Tampala and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Sitka Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Tampala and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Tampala and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tampala and Sitka Spruce
Care of Tampala and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala 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.