Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Western United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cylindrical
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Peppertree
White Spruce
In Hindi
Peppertree
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Peppertree
Alberta Fichte
In French
Peppertree
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
peppertree
Alberta abeto
In Greek
Peppertree
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Alberta abeto
In Polish
Peppertree
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Peppertree
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Anacardiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Peppertree and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Peppertree and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Peppertree and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Peppertree and Alberta Spruce
Care of Peppertree and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Peppertree 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.