Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS acutissima
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Sawtooth Oak
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Sawtooth Oak
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Sägezahn- Eiche
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Sawtooth Oak
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
diente de sierra de roble
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
πριονωτή Oak
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Sawtooth Oak
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
piłokształtny Oak
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Quercus acutissima
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawtooth Oak 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 Sawtooth Oak 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.