Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Melanesia
Types
mexicana , white spruce
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Needle rust
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
mountain spruce
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
In German
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
In French
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
copperleaf
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Copperleaf
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Euphorbiales
Family
Pinaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Engelmann Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.