Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
-
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Hosta
White Spruce
In Hindi
Hosta
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Hosta
Alberta Fichte
In French
Hosta
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Hosta
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Hosta
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Hosta
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Hosta
Alberta świerk
In Latin
strone
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Hosta and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Hosta and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Hosta and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Alberta Spruce
Care of Hosta and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.