Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Prefers full sun for best form and needle color
- Tolerates some shade better than many other spruces
Bloom Time:
- Spring (not grown for flowers)
- Produces small, reddish male and female cones
- Female cones mature into slender, purplish-brown cones
Size:
Height: 40 to 60 feet tall (can reach up to 70 feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 15 to 25 feet wide
Attributes:
- Narrow, pyramidal shape with slightly weeping branches
- Two-toned needles: dark green above, silvery-white below
- Slender, cylindrical cones (1.5–3 inches long)
- Cold-hardy and wind-tolerant
- Excellent for urban and residential landscapes
- Low-maintenance and long-lived
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
- Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
- Minimal pruning needed; prune in late winter if shaping is desired
- Monitor for pests like aphids and spider mites
- Avoid poorly drained or compacted soils
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