Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
White Spruce
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
सागौन
In German
Alberta Fichte
Teak
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
Teak
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
Teak
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
Teak
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
Teak
In Polish
Alberta świerk
Teak
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Teak
Family
Pinaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Properties of Alberta Spruce and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Alberta Spruce and Teak? We provide you with everything About Alberta Spruce and Teak. Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Alberta Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Teak has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alberta Spruce and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Teak
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Teak Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Teak are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Teak
Care of Alberta Spruce and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.