Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
QUICKSTICK
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
QUICKSTICK
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
QuickStick
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Quickstick
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Faboideae
Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.