Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Melanesia
Western United States
Types
Not available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Snow Bush
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Schnee Bush
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
neige Bush
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Pinales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Snow Bush and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Snow Bush and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Snow Bush and Blue Spruce
Care of Snow Bush and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.