Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Western United States
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Dry areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Garland
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
अंजीर
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Echte Feige
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Ficus carica
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Celeste Fig
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Ficus carica
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce
Care of Celeste Fig and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.