Dwarf Blue Spruce

Devils Backbone

About Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone

Dwarf Blue Spruce

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Western United States

Madagascar

Types

Blue Spruce

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Genus

Picea

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

352000

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone. Dwarf Blue Spruce has thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Blue Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Blue Spruce has allergic reactions like and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone

Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Blue Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.