Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Acer saccharum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ACER saccharum
Common Name
White Spruce
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
चीनी मेपल
In German
Alberta Fichte
Zuckerahorn
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Sugar Maple
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple
Care of Alberta Spruce and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.