Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Artichoke
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Artichoke
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Artischocke
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Artichaut
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Karczoch
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
cactus
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Artichoke and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Blue Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Artichoke and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Artichoke and Blue Spruce
Care of Artichoke and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads 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 Artichoke 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.