Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted 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
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
White Spruce
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
Blue point juniper tree
In German
Alberta Fichte
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
enebro punto azul
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Blue Point juniperi:
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper
Care of Alberta Spruce and Blue Point Juniper 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 Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.