An example of dia used as a prefix is in the word diagnosis, which means a thorough analysis of a disease. dia- through, throughout, across: diachronic, diagram
Blue spruce evergreen trees (Picea pungens) grow wild in Western North America in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. This erect tree produces blue-green evergreen needles that are sharp to the touch. Blue spruces reach 30 to 65 feet tall, spreading 10 to 20 feet wide. With good care this slow-growing tree can grow up to 12 inches per year. Blue spruce trees grow well as showcase trees or as part of a windbreak. Examine the location of the blue spruce tree while it is still young enough to transplant.
The evergreen conifer Norway spruce (Picea abies) grows approximately 100 feet in height. The branches of the tree droop slightly in a weeping fashion. The root system of the tree grows close to the soils surface which makes growing grass or other plants around the Norway spruce difficult.