Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Balsam fir, Fraser fir
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Hillside, Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-6
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Flies, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Cold, Congestion, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ABIES balsamea phanerolepis
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Canaan Fir
In Hindi
शतावर
कनान प्राथमिकी
In German
Gemüsespargel
Canaan Fir
In French
Asperge
Canaan sapin
In Spanish
Asparagus
Canaán abeto
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Χαναάν Fir
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Canaã Fir
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Canaan Fir
In Latin
Asparagus
Canaan abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Canaan Fir
Season and care of Asparagus and Canaan Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Canaan Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canaan Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Canaan Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Canaan Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Canaan Fir Physical Information
Asparagus and Canaan Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Canaan Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Canaan Fir are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Canaan Fir flower color: Not Available
- Canaan Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Canaan Fir
Care of Asparagus and Canaan Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Canaan Fir pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canaan Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.