Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Western United States
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
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Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Needle like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Ninebark
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Ninebark
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Ninebark
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Physocarpe
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
ninebark
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
ninebark
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
ninebark
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Ninebark
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Ninebark
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Ninebark and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Blue Spruce season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Ninebark and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Ninebark and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Blue Spruce
Care of Ninebark and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.