Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Ornamental Plants
  
Origin
Western United States
  
Africa, Southern Asia
  
Types
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
  
1-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 5
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,200.00 cm
  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Clay, Loamy, Sand
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Prodenia, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens
  
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
  
Common Name
Colorado blue spruce
  
Joseph's Coat
  
In Hindi
Blue Spruce Tree
  
tandalja bhaji
  
In German
Blue Spruce Baum
  
Tampala
  
In French
Blue Spruce Arbre
  
Tampala
  
In Spanish
Blue Spruce Árbol
  
Tampala
  
In Greek
Blue Spruce Tree
  
Tampala
  
In Portuguese
Árvore Spruce azul
  
Tampala
  
In Polish
Blue Spruce Drzewo
  
Tampala
  
In Latin
Blue abiegnis
  
Tampala
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Amaranthaceae
  
Genus
Picea
  
Amaranthus L
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Piceoideae
  
Amaranthoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available