Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Variety of colors
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
PICEA pungens
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Rosa californica
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
California aumentou
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
California róży
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
California resurrexit
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Blue Spruce
Season and care of California Rose and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
California Rose and Blue Spruce Physical Information
California Rose and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Blue Spruce are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of California Rose and Blue Spruce
Care of California Rose and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer California Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.