Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Western United States
Types
Not Available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Dry areas
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Gastric
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
Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
कबिट
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Kawista
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Kawista
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Limonia
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Wood Apple and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Blue Spruce season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Apple and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Wood Apple and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Blue Spruce are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Wood Apple and Blue Spruce
Care of Wood Apple and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Wood Apple 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.