Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
flowering maple
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Schönmalve
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
érable floraison
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
arce de floración
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Abutilon
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple? We provide you with everything About Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple. Colorado Spruce doesn't have thorns and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple
Care of Colorado Spruce and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.