Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-8
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, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
White Spruce
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Alberta Fichte
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Ave Ave ligno
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry
Care of Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.