Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
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Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
White Spruce
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Alberta Fichte
Kokospalme
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Cocotier
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
El cocotero
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Coqueiro
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
dolor ligno
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree
Care of Alberta Spruce and Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.