Engelmann Spruce

Pinkroot

About Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot

Engelmann Spruce

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

mexicana , white spruce

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm91.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Steel Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long hair-like leaves

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

reseeds, Seedlings

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Needle rust

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break

Genus

Picea

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

260

1 27800

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Properties of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot. Engelmann Spruce doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Engelmann Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Engelmann Spruce has allergic reactions like and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot

Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot Physical Information

Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot are as follows:

Engelmann Spruce flower color:
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot

Care of Engelmann Spruce and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.