Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Western United States
Types
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green, Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEDRUS deodara
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
देवदार
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Deodar Cedar
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Deodar Cedar
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Deodar Cedar
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
κέδρους Cedar
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Deodar Cedar
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Deodar Cedar
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Deodar Cedar
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Abietoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce
Care of Deodar Cedar and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Blue 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. In summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.