Picea glauca - White Spruce

Height: 50-70’    

Spread: 15-25’ (narrowly conical, upright branches)     

Foliage: ¾” dark green, sometimes with a bluish hue   

Hardiness: 2-6 (All of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, and Nebraska).

Growth Rate: Medium    

Common Ailments: None very serious    

Seed: 2” brown cones, pendulous. Seed source is Upper Michigan.

Preferred Soil: ph 5-6.5, moist, good adaptability 

Attributes: Being indigenous to our area allows for good disease resistance and adaptability. Also very tolerate of humid and salty roadside conditions.  It is very similar to Black Hills Spruce, almost indistinguishable in youth, except that it is a much faster grower throughout it’s life span.  

         2 gallon                      12"
         2 gallon                      15" 
         2 gallon                      18"
         7 gallon                      24"