Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Canada
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
  
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Picea
  
Piper
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Piceoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.