White Spruce

Picea Glauca

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Overview

White Spruce (Picea glauca), a hardy, North American native, thrives in USDA zones 2-6. Exhibiting a conical shape, it reaches 40 to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 20 feet. Its needles, about 0.5 to 0.75 inches long, offer year-round color. Suited for privacy screens, its moderate growth rate and adaptability to various soils make it ideal for diverse landscapes. Tolerant of cold, this evergreen prefers full sun.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–6Climate Alpine

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — White Spruce (Picea glauca), a hardy, North American native, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Exhibiting a conical shape, it reaches 40 to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 20 feet

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Its needles, about 0.5 to 0.75 inches long, offer year-round color

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Suited for privacy screens

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — its moderate growth rate and adaptability to various soils make it ideal for diverse landscapes

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Tolerant of cold, this evergreen prefers full sun

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — scientifically known as Picea glauca

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–6

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Pinaceae
Climate: Alpine

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White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — White Spruce (Picea glauca), a hardy, North American native, thrives in USDA zones 2-6

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Exhibiting a conical shape, it reaches 40 to 60 feet in height with a spread of 10 to 20 feet

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Its needles, about 0.5 to 0.75 inches long, offer year-round color

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Suited for privacy screens

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — its moderate growth rate and adaptability to various soils make it ideal for diverse landscapes

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Tolerant of cold, this evergreen prefers full sun

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — scientifically known as Picea glauca

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — it is renowned for its ability to thrive in a wide range of soil types

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Native to the northern regions of North America

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — although it shows a preference for moist

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — well-drained loamy soils.<br><br>This hardy tree typically reaches heights of 40 to 60 feet

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — Its growth rate is moderate

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — with a spread of 10 to 20 feet when mature

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — averaging about 12 to 24 inches per year

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — allowing it to establish its presence in the landscape without becoming overwhelming

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — adding a splash of color to the garden palette throughout the year

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — The White Spruce's needles are a distinctive blue-green hue

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — allow sufficient space for the spruce to reach its full width.<br><br>Resistant to winter chill

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — They require full sun for optimal growth, which is at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — which makes them excellent as focal points or as natural privacy screens when planted in rows

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — White Spruces can endure temperatures down to -40°F

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — making them a reliable choice for northern landscapes

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — For the client seeking a low-maintenance yet classic evergreen

White Spruce (Picea Glauca) — the White Spruce stands out as a resilient and picturesque option

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