Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Southeastern United States
  
Western United States
  
Types
it is a variety of pine
  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Habitat
Fields
  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
2-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,830.00 cm
  
22
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
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
Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
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, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
  
PICEA pungens
  
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
  
Colorado blue spruce
  
In Hindi
loblolly pine
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
  
Blue Spruce Baum
  
In French
pin à encens
  
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
In Spanish
pino taeda
  
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
  
Blue Spruce Tree
  
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
  
Árvore Spruce azul
  
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
  
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
In Latin
pinea taeda
  
Blue abiegnis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Pinus
  
Picea
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Piceoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color: Not Available
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce
Care of Loblolly Pine and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.