Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Oriental spruce, Bog spruce, Weeping spruce
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Slopes, Swamps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Disinfectant, Kidney problems, Odontalgic, Poultice, Salve, Stomachic, tuberculosis, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Disinfectant, Gum, Paper pulp, Pitch, String, Used as a dye, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing
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
Bog Garden, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
PICEA mariana
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Black Spruce, Bog Spruce, Swamp Spruce
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Black Spruce Tree
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Schwarz Fichte
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Noir Épicéa
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Negro árbol de abeto
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Μαύρο Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Árvore Spruce Preto
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Czarny Świerk Drzewo
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Niger abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce? We provide you with everything About Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce. Colorado Spruce doesn't have thorns and Black Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Colorado Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Colorado Spruce has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Black Spruce 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 Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Black Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Black Spruce height is 3,000.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Black Spruce flower color: White
- Black Spruce leaf color: Green, Sea Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce
Care of Colorado Spruce and Black Spruce 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 Black Spruce pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.