Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Not Available
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Pink
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting 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 Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.