Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Western United States
Types
-
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Rose
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.