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Sitka Spruce

Picea Sitchensis

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Overview

The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) stands majestic, reaching heights of up to 300 feet. This towering evergreen, with its sharp, stiff needles, possesses a conical shape and thrives in moist, coastal conditions. The trunk can expand to 8 feet in diameter, making it a prominent feature. Ideal for large landscapes, it offers year-round greenery and resilience against wind, signifying a robust addition to any grand design.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) stands majestic, reaching heights of up to 300 feet
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Ideal for large landscapesSitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — possesses a conical shape and thrives in moistSitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) stands majestic, reaching heights of up to 300 feetSitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Reaching remarkable heights of up to 300 feet, this giant is a true icon in forested landscapesSitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — it offers year-round greenery and resilience against windSitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — signifying a robust addition to any grand design+43

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — The trunk can expand to 8 feet in diameter, making it a prominent feature
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Ideal for large landscapes
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — possesses a conical shape and thrives in moist
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) stands majestic, reaching heights of up to 300 feet
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Reaching remarkable heights of up to 300 feet, this giant is a true icon in forested landscapes
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — it offers year-round greenery and resilience against wind
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — signifying a robust addition to any grand design
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Famed for its sharply-pointed
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — where it will appreciate full sun to partial shade
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — When incorporating the Sitka Spruce into your design
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — it's well-suited for coastal and cooler temperate climates
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — achieving about 2 to 3 feet per year
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — pendulous and can reach up to 4 inches long
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — which measure around 1 to 1.5 inches in length
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — which makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens or as a majestic windbreak
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — Regular watering and mulching will help maintain its vigor
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — While the Sitka Spruce is tolerant of salt spray
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — it's less so of pollution and urban stress
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — making it more suitable for rural or suburban settings
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — with a slight acidity for optimal growth
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — ensuring it remains a stunning centerpiece in the landscape for centuries to come
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — conifer / tree for full
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — possesses a conical shape and thrives in moist; famed for its sharply-pointed
Sitka Spruce (Picea Sitchensis) — The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) stands majestic, reaching heights of up to 300 feet; ideal for large landscapes

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