Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
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, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
White Cedar
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Properties of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Blue Spruce and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.