Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Western United States
Eastern Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Applicable
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Enano Blue Spruce
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Νάνος Blue Spruce
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Anão Blue Spruce
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Blue dwarf Spruce
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Blue Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.