Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
mexicana , white spruce
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Needle rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
mountain spruce
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Engelmann spruce
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Engelmann spruce
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
árbol del pan
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Arum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.