Arbutus

Alberta Spruce

About Arbutus and Alberta Spruce

Arbutus

Alberta Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Western United States, Canada

Types

Eastern white spruce Black Hills white spruce Alberta white spruce Alaska white spruce

Number of Varieties

124

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-92-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Peach, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Early Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

PICEA glauca var. albertiana

Common Name

Arbutus

White Spruce

In Hindi

सदाबहार

अलबर्टा सजाना

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Alberta Fichte

In French

arbousier

épinette de l'Alberta

In Spanish

Arbitus

Alberta abeto

In Greek

κουμαριά

Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης

In Portuguese

árbuto

Alberta abeto

In Polish

mącznik

Alberta świerk

In Latin

arbutus

Alberta abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Piceoideae Frankis

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Alberta Spruce. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Alberta Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce

Season and care of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.

Arbutus and Alberta Spruce Physical Information

Arbutus and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce

Care of Arbutus and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.