Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Canada
Australia, South America
Types
Not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Elderberry
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Elderberry
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
Holunderbeere
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Sureau
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
Saúco
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Bez czarny
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
Elderberry
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.