Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Western United States
Types
Acer saccharum
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Zuckerahorn
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
sucre d'érable
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
-
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Sugar Maple and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.