Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada
Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Headache
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
White Spruce
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Lebensbaum
Alberta Fichte
In French
Amérique Arborvitae
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Americana Arborvitae
Alberta abeto
In Greek
αμερικανική Arborvitae
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Arborvitae americano
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Amerykański Tuja
Alberta świerk
In Latin
American Arborvitae
Alberta abiegnis
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Order
Pinales
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce
Care of American Arborvitae and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.