Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Western United States
Asia, Europe
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-9
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Thyme
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Thymian
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Thym
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
Tomillo
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
Tomilho
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
Tymianek
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Thymum
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.