Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Caribbean
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Family
Pinaceae
Bignoniaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.