Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
California
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
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
Acidic
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Portuguese
Toyon
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Toyon and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Toyon and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Toyon and Sitka Spruce
Care of Toyon and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Toyon 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.