Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Western United States
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
अजवाइन
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Ajowan
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Ajowan
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
aipo
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
seler
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
semina Carom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Apiales
Genus
Picea
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.