Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Brazil
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
White Spruce
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
Abutilon
In German
Alberta Fichte
Abutilon
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Abutilon
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Abutilon
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Abutilon
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Abutilon
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Abutilon
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Abutilon
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Abutilon Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Abutilon are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Abutilon
Care of Alberta Spruce and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.