White Spruce

bare-root trees

Picea glauca 60-90' × 10-20'

One of the best trees for wind blocks and privacy screens. Trunk diameter reaches up to 2'. Wood commonly used for lumber, pulp and paddles. Harvest bright green spruce tips in late May to early June and process into citrusy sugar, syrup, vinegar or cordials. High in vitamin C.

Adaptable and tolerant to wind, drought and cold. Full sun. Native to boreal forests, subalpine regions and Acadian forests of North America ranging from Alaska to Newfoundland. Northernmost trees nearly reach the arctic and will withstand winter lows of –70°. Z2. Maine Grown. (12-18" bare-root transplants)

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.

ships in spring

7509 White Spruce

A: 5 ea

$38.00

Additional Information

Conifers

Evergreens tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, but prefer a pH between 5.5–6.5.
Young conifers need ¾–1" of rain per week. Periodic deep waterings are far more beneficial than frequent sprinklings. No fertilization is necessary in the first year.

For more info:
About Conifers