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About Alberta Spruce and Juniper

Alberta Spruce
Juniper
About Juniper and Alberta Spruce


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen  
Origin
Western United States, Canada  
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia  
Types
Eastern white spruce Black Hills white spruce Alberta white spruce Alaska white spruce  
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper  
Number of Varieties
4  
99+
170  
40
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods  
Riverbanks, Sandy areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7  
4-7  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
7-1  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17  
A2, A3, 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  
Spreading  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
30.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Peach, Pink  
Blue, Purple  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Tan  
Blue Violet, Purple  
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  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical  
Needle like  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  
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  
Fall  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  
In Spring
Moderate  
Alternate Days  
In Winter
Average Water  
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  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch, Rust  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Skin irritation  
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Ground Cover  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Perfumes  
Edible Uses
No  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Fruits  
Other Uses
Used in Furniture  
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Sometimes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break  
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana  
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'  
Common Name
White Spruce  
Greek Juniper  
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना  
Aaraar  
In German
Alberta Fichte  
Wacholder  
In French
épinette de l'Alberta  
Genévrier  
In Spanish
Alberta abeto  
Juniperus  
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης  
Greek Juniper  
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto  
Jałowiec  
In Polish
Alberta świerk  
Juniperus  
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis  
Juniperus  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
-  
Coniferophyta  
Class
-  
Pinopsida  
Order
-  
Pinales  
Family
Pinaceae  
Cupressaceae  
Genus
Picea  
Juniperus  
Clade
-  
-  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis  
Cupressoideae  
Number of Species
5  
67  
99+
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Properties of Alberta Spruce and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Alberta Spruce and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Alberta Spruce and Juniper. Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Alberta Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Juniper 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 Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Juniper

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

Alberta Spruce and Juniper Physical Information

Alberta Spruce and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Juniper are as follows:

Care of Alberta Spruce and Juniper

Care of Alberta Spruce and 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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