Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Western United States, Canada
Types
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Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
White Spruce
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
QUICKSTICK
Alberta Fichte
In French
QUICKSTICK
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Alberta abeto
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Alberta abeto
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Alberta świerk
In Latin
Quickstick
Alberta abiegnis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Quickstick and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Quickstick and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Alberta Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Quickstick and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Alberta Spruce
Care of Quickstick and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.