Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Western United States
Caribbean, South America
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-13
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
सीताफल
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Pinha
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Magnoliales
Family
Pinaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple
Care of Blue Spruce and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.