Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Fullers Karde
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Cardère à foulon
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Colorado 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 Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.