Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
White Spruce
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Alberta Fichte
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Big Maple folia ligni
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple
Care of Alberta Spruce and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.