Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Wisteria
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Wisteria
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Glyzinien
Fichten
In Spanish
Glicinas
Picea
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Picea
In Polish
Wisteria
Świerk
Phylum
Anthophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Wisteria and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Sitka Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Wisteria and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wisteria and Sitka Spruce
Care of Wisteria and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Wisteria 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.