white spruce
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A large, conical, coniferous tree to 50m tall, with ash-grey bark and pointed, blue-green needles. Ovoid, green, later light brown seed cones are 6cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- white spruce (Picea glauca)
- Genus
- Picea
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white spruce
Distribution map
Canada, Northern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white spruce
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white spruce care guide
- Deep watering occasionally, let soil dry halfway down before rewetting
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering occasionally, let soil dry halfway down before rewetting
Fertilizing
FertilizingConifer slow-release fertilizer applied once yearly in early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, grafting or hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any deep, moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to acid soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
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