Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
White Spruce
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
skyrocket juniper
In German
Alberta Fichte
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Alberta świerk
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
skyrocket iuniperorum
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Alberta Spruce and Skyrocket 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.