Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Canada
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Zeder
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Encens Cedar
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Incense Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.