Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States
Types
Not available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
subtropical regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Peach
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
20-20-20 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Applicable
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
flowering maple
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Schönmalve
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
érable floraison
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
arce de floración
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Abutilon
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce
Care of Flowering Maple and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple 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.