Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
ह्यचीन्थ
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Hyazinthe
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
jacinthe
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
jacinto
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
υάκινθος
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
jacinto
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
hiacynt
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
et hyacinthinas,
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hyacinth season is Spring and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hyacinth is Loam and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce
Care of Hyacinth and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hyacinth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Hyacinth 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.