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White Spruce

White Spruce

White Spruce

(Canadian Spruce, Cat Spruce, Skunk Spruce)           

Picea Glauca

A very hardy, tall, common native evergreen of New Brunswick with a natural range stretching across most of Canada. It can live to 200 years and is the provincial tree of Manitoba. Attractive bluish-green needles and greenish-grey twigs. An important timber tree in the forestry industry used to make many building products. Provides food and shelter for local wildlife.

Additional information

Foliage

Evergreen, Coniferous

Locale

Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America

Height

Large (60-100ft)

Width

Narrow

Form

Pyramidal

Growth Rate

Moderate

Longevity

Moderate (50 to 100 years)

Hardiness Zones *

2, 3, 4, 5

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Mostly Shade (slow growth), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Clay, Dry, Slightly Alkaline

Ornamental Interest

Form

Wildlife Value

Birds (fruits/seeds), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds)

Human Value

Carpentry (wood)

Seed Collection

Personally in NB

Planting Considerations

Intolerant of Road Salt, Prone to Wind Damage, Shallow Roots