Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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, Texas, Canada
Canada
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
White Oak
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
weiße Eiche
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
chêne blanc
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
roble blanco
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
White Oak
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
biały dąb
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Quercus alba
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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