Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Western United States
  
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Wildlife
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
  
PICEA pungens
  
Common Name
Blue point juniper
  
Colorado blue spruce
  
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
  
Blue Spruce Baum
  
In French
Point bleu genévrier
  
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
  
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
  
Árvore Spruce azul
  
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
  
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
  
Blue abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Picea
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Applicable
  
Piceoideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.