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Engelmann Spruce

Picea engelmannii

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Overview

The Engelmann Spruce, Picea engelmannii, thrives in USDA zones 3-7, ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spread. Admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles, this coniferous evergreen exhibits a moderately fast growth rate with a preference for full sun and well-drained soils. Its dense foliage provides excellent wind resistance, making it a robust choice for screens and background plantings in expansive landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–6
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spread
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — thrives in USDA zones 3-7Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spreadEngelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Its dense foliage provides excellent wind resistanceEngelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — scientifically known as Picea engelmanniiEngelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — making it a robust choice for screens and background plantings in expansive landscapesEngelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — is a magnificent North American native conifer that imbues landscapes with its stately presence+33

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–6

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae

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Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — thrives in USDA zones 3-7
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spread
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Its dense foliage provides excellent wind resistance
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — scientifically known as Picea engelmannii
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — making it a robust choice for screens and background plantings in expansive landscapes
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — is a magnificent North American native conifer that imbues landscapes with its stately presence
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — This spruce can reach impressive heights of up to 100-130 feet with a slender
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — making it an exceptional choice for creating vertical interest in a garden design
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Its branches span 20-30 feet
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — which contribute a striking texture and color contrast throughout the year
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — with a tendency to droop gracefully as the tree matures
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — which hang elegantly from branches
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — It prefers cooler climates and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3-7
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — The needles are typically around 1 inch long
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — demonstrating a remarkable tolerance once established
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — conifer / tree for full
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — consider its full mature spread and height when planning
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — ascending to heights of 70-100 feet with a 15-30 feet spread; with a tendency to droop gracefully as the tree matures
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — thrives in USDA zones 3-7; its dense foliage provides excellent wind resistance
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — making it a robust choice for screens and background plantings in expansive landscapes; which hang elegantly from
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles; conifer / tree for full
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — Its dense foliage provides excellent wind resistance; is a magnificent North American native conifer that imbues
Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) — scientifically known as Picea engelmannii; admired for its pyramidal form and blue-green needles

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