White Spruce (Picea glauca)
White Spruce (Picea glauca)
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Picea glauca
White spruce is a hardy and resilient evergreen native to North America. Featuring a slender, pyramidal form, this conifer displays short, blue-green needles that create a dense and attractive foliage. White spruce adapts well to various soil types and is known for its cold tolerance, making it suitable for northern climates. Widely utilized in forestry for lumber, it also serves as a delightful ornamental tree in landscapes, adding a touch of evergreen charm to gardens, parks, and natural settings.
Origin: Native to Michigan
Current Sale Size: 12-16" 4 year old transplant
Growth Rate: Medium (13-24"/yr.)
Soils: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates clay soils
Moisture: Mesic
Shade Tolerance: Sun
Mature Height: 40-60 ft.
Mature Spread: 10-20 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: Landscape, wildlife cover, winter interest (evergreen), windbreaks
Special Notes: Tolerates cold climates and urban conditions; may struggle in hot, dry sites or compacted soils.
Historical Observation: George W. Parmelee , 1902. Collected 08-29-1950 USA, Michigan, Macomb County: Bruce Twp.; T5N, R12E, Sec. 5
Visit for more information:
City of Ann Arbor: Tree Information Card
University of Minnesota UFRO Nursery & Lab
