Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
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Types
mexicana , white spruce
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
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Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Needle rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
mountain spruce
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
भोज पत्र
In German
Engelmann spruce
Birke
In French
Engelmann spruce
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
Abedul
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
bétula
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
Brzoza
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Caerulus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Birch
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Engelmann Spruce and Birch Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Birch are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Birch
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Engelmann Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.