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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial

Origin

Western United States
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Types

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Kniphofia uvaria

Number of Varieties

3570
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp Places, Marshy ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-86-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
9-4

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,200.00 cm45.70 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

900.00 cm50.80 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Orange, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Moisture

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Snails

Allergy

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
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Other Uses

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PICEA pungens
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'

Common Name

Colorado blue spruce
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar

In Hindi

Blue Spruce Tree
Tritoma

In German

Blue Spruce Baum
Tritoma

In French

Blue Spruce Arbre
Tritoma

In Spanish

Blue Spruce Árbol
tritoma

In Greek

Blue Spruce Tree
tritoma

In Portuguese

Árvore Spruce azul
Tritoma

In Polish

Blue Spruce Drzewo
Tritoma

In Latin

Blue abiegnis
Trytoma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales
Asparagales

Family

Pinaceae
Liliaceae

Genus

Picea
Kniphofia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

Piceoideae
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Number of Species

3572
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Spruce and Tritoma

If you are confused whether Blue Spruce or Tritoma are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Spruce and Tritoma Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Spruce are Apply 10-10-10 amount and slow-release fertilizers, whereas for Tritoma fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Spruce and Tritoma if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Blue Spruce and Tritoma

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Compare Facts of Blue Spruce vs Tritoma

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