Sun Needs:
- Full sun
- Tolerates light shade but grows best in open, sunny locations
Bloom Time:
- Spring (not grown for flowers)
- Produces small, inconspicuous male and female cones
- Female cones mature into slender, light brown cones
Size:
Height: 40 to 60 feet tall (can reach up to 100 feet in the wild)
Width: 10 to 20 feet wide
Attributes:
- Dense, pyramidal form with bluish-green needles
- Slender, cylindrical cones (1–2.5 inches long)
- Cold-hardy and wind-tolerant
- Provides year-round cover and nesting for birds
- Adaptable to a range of soils, including clay and sandy loam
- Native to northern U.S. and Canada
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil
- Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter if shaping is desired
- Monitor for pests like spruce budworm and spider mites
- Avoid planting in hot, humid climates where it may struggle
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