Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Oriental spruce, Bog spruce, Weeping spruce
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Slopes, Swamps, Well Drained
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Disinfectant, Kidney problems, Odontalgic, Poultice, Salve, Stomachic, tuberculosis, Vulnerary
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Disinfectant, Gum, Paper pulp, Pitch, String, Used as a dye, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PICEA mariana
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Black Spruce, Bog Spruce, Swamp Spruce
Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Black Spruce Tree
फ्लॉक्स
In German
Schwarz Fichte
Phlox
In French
Noir Épicéa
Phlox
In Spanish
Negro árbol de abeto
Phlox
In Greek
Μαύρο Spruce Tree
Phlox
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce Preto
Phlox
In Polish
Czarny Świerk Drzewo
Phlox
In Latin
Niger abiegnis
Phlox
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Spruce and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Black Spruce and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Black Spruce and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Spruce and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Black Spruce and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Black Spruce height is 3,000.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Black Spruce and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Black Spruce flower color: White
Black Spruce leaf color: Green, Sea Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Black Spruce and Garden Phlox
Care of Black Spruce and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Spruce pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.