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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Cactus, Spurge  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  

Origin
-  
Western United States  

Types
-  
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika  

Number of Varieties
-  
35  
99+

Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions  
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
2-8  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
8-1  

Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Pyramidal  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
200.00 cm  
99+
1,200.00 cm  
35

Minimum Width
6.50 cm  
900.00 cm  
24

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
Green, Orange, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green  
Brown  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like  
Needle like  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
-  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
-  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
-  
Average  

Bloom Time
-  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
-  
No  

Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water  
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
  
  

Soil pH
-  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
-  
Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
-  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune ocassionally, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
-  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
-  
No  

Showy Bark
-  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
No  

Self-Sowing
-  
No  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds  

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

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Windbreak  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks  
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used As Food  
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi  
PICEA pungens  

Common Name
candelabro  
Colorado blue spruce  

In Hindi
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Tree  

In German
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Baum  

In French
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Arbre  

In Spanish
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Árbol  

In Greek
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Tree  

In Portuguese
candelabro  
Árvore Spruce azul  

In Polish
candelabro  
Blue Spruce Drzewo  

In Latin
candelabro  
Blue abiegnis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Coniferophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Pinopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Pinales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Pinaceae  

Genus
Browningia  
Picea  

Clade
-  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Piceoideae  

Number of Species
-  
35  
99+

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Difference Between Candelabro and Blue Spruce

If you are confused whether Candelabro or Blue Spruce 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 Candelabro and Blue Spruce Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Candelabro are Does not require fertilizer once established, whereas for Blue Spruce fertilizers required are Apply 10-10-10 amount and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Candelabro and Blue Spruce if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Candelabro and Blue Spruce

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