Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
White Spruce
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
शतावर
In German
Alberta Fichte
Gemüsespargel
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Asperge
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Asparagus
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Asparagus
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Asparagus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Asparagus
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Asparagus Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Asparagus are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Asparagus
Care of Alberta Spruce and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.