Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Meadow lily
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
कनाडा लिली
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Kanada Lily
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Lily Canada
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
Kanada Lily
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Kanada Lily
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
Kanada Lily
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Canada Lily
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily? We provide you with everything About Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily. Colorado Spruce doesn't have thorns and Canada Lily 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 Canada Lily 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 Canada Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canada Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily
Care of Colorado Spruce and Canada Lily 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 Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.