Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Gold
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
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
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Bees, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
White Cedar
In Hindi
शतावर
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Gemüsespargel
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Asperge
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Asparagus
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Asparagus
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Asparagus and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.