Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Blue Spruce and Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.