Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western United States
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires 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
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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
PICEA pungens
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Pinus strobus
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Pinus strobus
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Pinus strobus
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of White Pine and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
White Pine and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of White Pine and Colorado Spruce
Care of White Pine and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth 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 White Pine 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.