Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Western United States
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Gray Green, Silver
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Glandular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Intestinal gas
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
  
Cynara cardunculus
  
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
  
Artichoke
  
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
  
Artichoke
  
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
  
Artischocke
  
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
Artichaut
  
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
Alcachofa
  
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
  
αγκινάρα
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
  
Alcachofra
  
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
Karczoch
  
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
  
cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Pinales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Picea
  
Cynara
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cynareae
  
Subfamily
Piceoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Artichoke
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Colorado Spruce and Artichoke Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Artichoke are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Colorado Spruce and Artichoke
Care of Colorado Spruce and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Colorado 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.