Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Evergreen Conifer
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.