Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Western United States
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vine/Liana
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Wisteria
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Wisteria
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Wisteria
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Glyzinien
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Glycines
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Glicinas
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Wisteria
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Wisteria
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Wisteria and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Colorado Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Wisteria and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Wisteria and Colorado Spruce
Care of Wisteria and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.