Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
North-Central United States
Types
Not available
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Copperleaf
White Spruce
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
Copperleaf
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Copperleaf
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
copperleaf
Picea glauca
In Greek
Copperleaf
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
Copperleaf
Picea glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Copperleaf and Black Hills Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Hills Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.