Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North-Central United States
Mexico
Types
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Bracts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
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
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
Common Name
White Spruce
Poinsettia
In Hindi
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Poinsettia
In German
Weiß-Fichte
Poinsettia
In French
Épinette blanche
Poinsettia
In Spanish
Picea glauca
Poinsettia
In Greek
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Αλεξανδρινό
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-do-canadá
Poinsétia
In Polish
Black Hills Spruce Tree
Poinsecja
In Latin
Picea glauca
Poinsettia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia
Season and care of Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Loam and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia Physical Information
Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia are as follows:
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia
Care of Black Hills Spruce and Poinsettia 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 Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.