Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States
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Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Zonal Geranium
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium. Blue Spruce doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Spruce is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium
Care of Blue Spruce and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.