Picea glauca

Common Name

White Spruce

Scientific Name

Picea glauca

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

10

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Evergreen

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

20 feet

Limitations

  • Prone to insect/disease

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Reserve for large areas. Prune in spring.