Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Western United States
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow green
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
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
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
सीताफल
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Sugar Apple
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Pinha
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Pinales
Family
Annonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Colorado Spruce season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce
Care of Sugar Apple and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Colorado 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 Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.