Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Western United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Jumpseed
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
jumpseed
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
jumpseed
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
jumpseed
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
jumpseed
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
jumpseed
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
jumpseed
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
jumpseed
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Pinaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed. Colorado Spruce doesn't have thorns and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed
Care of Colorado Spruce and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.