Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
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
Types
Picea glauca, Picea glauca 'Conica'
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
moist forests
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Regular watering during dry periods
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Chest pain, tuberculosis
-
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Canada spruce, skunk spruce, cat spruce, single spruce, western white spruce, Porsild spruce, Black Hills spruce
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
White Spruce
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Weiß-Fichte
Red Maple Tree
In French
Épinette blanche
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
White Spruce
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
White Spruce
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-do-canadá
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Świerk biały
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
White Spruce
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Spruce and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of White Spruce and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about White Spruce and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Spruce is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Spruce and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
White Spruce and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. White Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of White Spruce and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
White Spruce flower color: Red and Yellow
White Spruce leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of White Spruce and Red Maple Tree
Care of White Spruce and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.