Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia
Western United States
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Hillside
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Apple Tree
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Apfelbaum
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Pommier
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Manzano
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
μηλιά
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Macieira
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
jabłoń
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Arbore
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Apple Tree and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Apple Tree and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Blue Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Apple Tree and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Apple Tree and Blue Spruce
Care of Apple Tree and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.