Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Zitterpappel
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
tremble
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Salicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce
Care of Quaking Aspen and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Quaking Aspen 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.