Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Canada
North America
Types
Evergreen Conifer
Grass
Habitat
Mountains, subtropical regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Enano Alberta Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Anão Alberta Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Spruce Alberta Nane
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Picea
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Dwarf Alberta Spruce and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.