Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States
South America
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
ANANAS
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Pineapple
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
अनानास
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Ananas
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Ananas
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
Piña
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
Abacaxi
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
Ananas
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Pineapple
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Order
Not Available
Bromeliales
Family
Pinaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.