Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Applicable
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dwarf Blue Spruce
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Enano Blue Spruce
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Νάνος Blue Spruce
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Anão Blue Spruce
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Blue dwarf Spruce
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Blue Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.