Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Canada
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Artichoke
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Artichoke
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Artischocke
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Artichaut
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Karczoch
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
cactus
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Artichoke and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.