Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States
Brazil
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Abutilon
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Abutilon
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Abutilon
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Abutilon
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Abutilon
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Abutilon
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Abutilon
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Blue Spruce and Abutilon
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Abutilon. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Spruce has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Abutilon has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Spruce and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Abutilon
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Spruce and Abutilon Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Abutilon are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Abutilon
Care of Blue Spruce and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.