Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
White Spruce
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
foxtail pine
In German
Alberta Fichte
foxtail Kiefer
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Alberta świerk
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
panicum pinus
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine
Care of Alberta Spruce and Foxtail pine 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 Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.