Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
Western United States
Not Available
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Grown for shade, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
Delonix regia
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
गुलमोहर
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Flammenbaum
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Delonix regia
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
malinche
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
flamboiã
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana
Care of Blue Spruce and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.