Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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
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
Fine
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
European Black Pine
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Austrian Pine
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Schwarzkiefer
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
pino salgareño
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Properties of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine
Care of Blue Spruce and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.