Blue Spruce

Juniper

About Blue Spruce and Juniper

Blue Spruce

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Western United States

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

35170

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Habitat

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-84-7

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, 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

Habit

Pyramidal

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,200.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Orange, Purple

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Blue Violet, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Windbreak

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PICEA pungens

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Colorado blue spruce

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

Blue Spruce Tree

Aaraar

In German

Blue Spruce Baum

Wacholder

In French

Blue Spruce Arbre

Genévrier

In Spanish

Blue Spruce Árbol

Juniperus

In Greek

Blue Spruce Tree

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Árvore Spruce azul

Jałowiec

In Polish

Blue Spruce Drzewo

Juniperus

In Latin

Blue abiegnis

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Order

Pinales

Family

Pinaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Picea

Juniperus

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

3567

1 27800

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Properties of Blue Spruce and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Juniper. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Juniper 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 Juniper 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 Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Juniper

Season and care of Blue Spruce and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Spruce and Juniper Physical Information

Blue Spruce and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Juniper are as follows:

Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Blue Spruce and Juniper

Care of Blue Spruce and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.