Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
White Spruce
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Weiß-Fichte
Aaron Caladium
In French
Épinette blanche
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Picea glauca
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-do-canadá
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Picea glauca
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Alismatales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Hills Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.