Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Western United States
Types
-
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
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
Needs watering once a week
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
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Whitebark Pine
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce
Care of Whitebark Pine and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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.