Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
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Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
White Spruce
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
Hortensie
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Hortensia
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Hortensia
Picea glauca
In Greek
υδραγεία
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Hortensja
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Picea glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
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Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Black Hills Spruce season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Black Hills Spruce flower color:
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Hydrangea and Black Hills Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Hills Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.