Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
White Spruce
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Alberta Fichte
Yambohne
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Properties of Alberta Spruce and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Alberta Spruce and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Alberta Spruce and Jicama. Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Alberta Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Jicama
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Jicama Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Jicama are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Jicama
Care of Alberta Spruce and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.