Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Western United States, Canada
Types
Prunus virginiana
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
White Spruce
In Hindi
Chokecherry
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Chokecherry
Alberta Fichte
In French
Chokecherry
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Chokecherry
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Chokecherry
Alberta świerk
In Latin
chokecherry
Alberta abiegnis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce
Care of Chokecherry and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Chokecherry 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.