Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Dwarf Blue Spruce
अमुर मेपल
In German
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Dwarf Blue Spruce
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Enano Blue Spruce
arce de Amur
In Greek
Νάνος Blue Spruce
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Anão Blue Spruce
de bordo amur
In Polish
Dwarf Blue Spruce
klon amur
In Latin
Blue dwarf Spruce
amur acernis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Hippocastanoideae