Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Tropical regions
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
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
Medium
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
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Shade areas
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
white fir, Colorado white fir
In German
Gemüsespargel
White Fir
In French
Asperge
White Fir
In Spanish
Asparagus
White Fir
In Greek
σπαράγγι
White Fir
In Portuguese
Asparagus
White Fir
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Jodła
In Latin
Asparagus
abies alba
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
Season and Care of Asparagus and White Fir
Season and care of Asparagus and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and White Fir Physical Information
Asparagus and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and White Fir are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Asparagus and White Fir
Care of Asparagus and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.