Wilson's spruce
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A large, slow-growing coniferous tree to 40m, with grey bark flaking in irregular plates. It bears dark green, needle-like leaves and distinctive pale grey young shoots. The mature seed cones are light brown, to 8cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- Wilson's spruce (Picea wilsonii)
- Genus
- Picea
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Wilson's spruce
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Wilson's spruce
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Wilson's spruce care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
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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