Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Western United States, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Bird Cherry
White Spruce
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Alberta Fichte
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Alberta abiegnis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Prunoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Alberta Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce
Care of Bird Cherry and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bird Cherry 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.