Arbutus

Blue Spruce

About Arbutus and Blue Spruce

Arbutus

Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Western United States

Types

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

1235

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-92-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Twisted/Contorted

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm900.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

PICEA pungens

Common Name

Arbutus

Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Blue Spruce Tree

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Blue Spruce Baum

In French

arbousier

Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

Arbitus

Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

κουμαριά

Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

árbuto

Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

mącznik

Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

arbutus

Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Ericales

Pinales

Family

Ericaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Piceoideae

Number of Species

835

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Blue Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Blue Spruce? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Blue Spruce. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Blue Spruce has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Blue Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Blue Spruce

Season and care of Arbutus and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Arbutus and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Arbutus and Blue Spruce

Care of Arbutus and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Arbutus 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.