Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Abies Veitchii
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
Veitch's Silver Fir
शतावर
In German
Veitch's Silver Fir
Gemüsespargel
In French
Veitch's Silver Fir
Asperge
In Spanish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Asparagus
In Greek
Veitch's Silver Fir
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Veitch's Silver Fir
Asparagus
In Polish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
S Veitch abiegnis
Asparagus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus
Season and care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus Physical Information
Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus are as follows:
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.