Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western United States, Canada
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Tan
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
Needle like
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Greek Juniper
White Spruce
In Hindi
Aaraar
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Wacholder
Alberta Fichte
In French
Genévrier
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
Juniperus
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Juniperus
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Juniperus
Alberta abiegnis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Order
Pinales
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Juniper and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Juniper and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Juniper and Alberta Spruce
Care of Juniper and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.