Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North-Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
White Spruce
White Oak
In Hindi
Black Hills Spruce Tree
सफेद ओक
In German
Weiß-Fichte
weiße Eiche
In French
Épinette blanche
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Picea glauca
roble blanco
In Greek
Black Hills Spruce Tree
White Oak
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-do-canadá
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Black Hills Spruce Tree
biały dąb
In Latin
Picea glauca
Quercus alba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Hills Spruce and White Oak
Season and care of Black Hills Spruce and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Hills Spruce and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Hills Spruce and White Oak Physical Information
Black Hills Spruce and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Black Hills Spruce and White Oak are as follows:
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Black Hills Spruce and White Oak
Care of Black Hills Spruce and White Oak 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.