White Spruce (Picea glauca)
White Spruce (Picea glauca)
Picea glauca
Commonly known as 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
Current Sale Size: 10 - 18", bare root seedling
Growth Rate: Moderate (13 - 24" / yr)
Soils: Well-drained soils
Moisture: Mesic
Shade Tolerance: Sun
Mature Height: 40-60 ft.
Mature Spread: 10-20 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Uses: Blue-green needles, landscape, wildlife cover
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