Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
Red Buckeye
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Red Buckeye
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Red Buckeye
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.