Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
mexicana , white spruce
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oval
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Needle rust
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
mountain spruce
Broccoli
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
ब्रोकली
In German
Engelmann spruce
Brokkoli
In French
Engelmann spruce
Brocoli
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
Brócoli
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
brócolis
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
brokuły
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Brocoli
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Engelmann Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.