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Picea glauca

White Spruce

Plant photo of: Picea glauca
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

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.