Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
1-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, 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
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Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
White Spruce
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
tandalja bhaji
In German
Alberta Fichte
Tampala
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Tampala
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Tampala
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Tampala
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Tampala
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Tampala
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Tampala
Family
Pinaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Tampala
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alberta Spruce and Tampala Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Tampala are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Alberta Spruce and Tampala
Care of Alberta Spruce and Tampala 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 Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.