Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Western United States
Types
mexicana , white spruce
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Needle like
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
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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 winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Needle rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
PICEA pungens
Common Name
mountain spruce
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color: Not Available
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Engelmann Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.