Picea glauca
White Spruce
Description
Picea glauca is an evergreen tree or shrub. It is a cone-shaped tree to 60'-70' tall. It is dense when young, with pendulous twigs and silver green foilage. This is a highly combustible plant.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, 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.