Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Pink, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
Northern Pin Oak
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
Pin Oak
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
Pin-Eichen
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
Pin Oak
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
pin Oak
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
pin Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
Pin Oak
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
pin Oak
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
Quercus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Properties of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak? We provide you with everything About Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak. Colorado Spruce doesn't have thorns and Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak
Season and care of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Colorado Spruce is Loam and for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Pin Oak is Acidic.
Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak Physical Information
Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm. The color specification of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak are as follows:
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Care of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak
Care of Colorado Spruce and Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches. In summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.