Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
California
North-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
White Spruce
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
Matilija Poppy
Weiß-Fichte
In French
Matilija Poppy
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Picea glauca
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Picea glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Papaverales
Pinales
Family
Papaveraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Black Hills Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Matilija Poppy and Black Hills Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall 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 Matilija Poppy 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.