Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Western United States
Types
Radermachera sinica
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Number of Varieties
1735
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-112-8
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
8-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm1,200.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm900.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per 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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Windbreak
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
PICEA pungens
Common Name
China Doll
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Zimmeresche
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
china doll
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
china doll
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Blue abiegnis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Lamiales
Pinales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Picea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Tecomeae
-
Subfamily
-
Piceoideae
Number of Species
1735
1
27800
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