Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalayan Birch

About Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch

Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalayan Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Western United States

India, Nepal, China

Types

Blue Spruce

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-85-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm760.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Cordiform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'

BETULA utilis

Common Name

Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalayan Birch

In Hindi

Dwarf Blue Spruce

हिमालय सन्टी

In German

Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalaya-Birke

In French

Dwarf Blue Spruce

bouleau de l'Himalaya

In Spanish

Enano Blue Spruce

abedul del Himalaya

In Greek

Νάνος Blue Spruce

Himalayan σημύδας

In Portuguese

Anão Blue Spruce

bétula Himalaia

In Polish

Dwarf Blue Spruce

Himalayan brzoza

In Latin

Blue dwarf Spruce

Birch Himalayan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Fagales

Family

Pinaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Picea

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Number of Species

3530

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch

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

Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch Physical Information

Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch are as follows:

Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green

Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch

Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Blue Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.