Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
White Spruce
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
Mulga
In German
Alberta Fichte
Mulga
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Mulga
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Mulga
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
mulga
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Mulga
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Mulga
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Mulga
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Mulga Tree
Care of Alberta Spruce and Mulga 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 Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.