Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Western United States, Canada
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
White Spruce
In Hindi
Abutilon
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Abutilon
Alberta Fichte
In French
Abutilon
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Abutilon
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Abutilon
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Abutilon
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Abutilon
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Malvoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Abutilon and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Abutilon and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Abutilon and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Alberta Spruce
Care of Abutilon and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.