Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North-Central United States
Australia
Types
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
White Spruce
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Weiß-Fichte
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Épinette blanche
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Picea glauca
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-do-canadá
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Picea glauca
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.