Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Western United States
Types
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Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Ranunkel
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Ranunculus
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
ranúnculo
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Ranunculus
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Ranunculus and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Ranunculus and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Ranunculus and Blue Spruce
Care of Ranunculus and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.