Alberta Spruce

Broomsedge

About Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge

Alberta Spruce

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Grass

Origin

Western United States, Canada

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Eastern white spruce Black Hills white spruce Alberta white spruce Alaska white spruce

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-75-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Peach, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

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

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in Furniture

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PICEA glauca var. albertiana

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

White Spruce

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

अलबर्टा सजाना

Broomsedge grass

In German

Alberta Fichte

broomsedge Gras

In French

épinette de l'Alberta

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Alberta abeto

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Alberta abeto

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Alberta świerk

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Alberta abiegnis

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Family

Pinaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Picea

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Piceoideae Frankis

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge. Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Alberta Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge

Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge Physical Information

Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge are as follows:

Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge

Care of Alberta Spruce and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge pruning is done 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.