Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
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 over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
White Spruce
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Alberta Fichte
Rowan Tree
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Rowan ligno
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Rowan Tree
Care of Alberta Spruce and Rowan 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.