Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Trees
Origin
Western United States
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part 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 winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
Fraxinus
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Ash Tree
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
राख पेड़
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Esche
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Frêne
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Fresno
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Freixo
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Jesion
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Fraxinum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Ash Tree. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ash Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Blue Spruce and Ash Tree Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree
Care of Blue Spruce and Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.