Picea glauca |
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White Spruce |
Description
Picea glauca is an evergreen tree,Cone-shaped, reaching 60'-70' tall. It has dense, stiff, blue green needles, with pendulous branches. Light brown cones appear on this tree in late summer/early fall. It prefers well draining, sandy soil in full sun. Please note that Picea generally do not grow well in Sunset Zones 8 and 9.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.