Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Canada
Types
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Needle like
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Thuja occidentalis
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Thuya occidental
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Tuya del Canadá
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
Thuja occidentalis
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Thuja occidentalis
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Żywotnik_zachodni
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Thuja occidentalis
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce? We provide you with everything About White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce. White Cedar doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also White Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. White Cedar has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes and Dwarf Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of White Cedar and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.