Taxonomy
Clade | gymnosperm |
Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Picea |
Species | glauca |
Common Name | white spruce |
iTree Code | PIGL |
Plant Form
Form | Tree: pyramidal crown, dropping branches with age |
Height | 70 feet |
Spread | 20 feet |
Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
Foliage | needles singly attached, needles are squarish in cross section and pointed |
Leaf Type
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Needle |
Needles | 1 |
Bark | thin, brown/gray scaly or flaky |
Bud | light orange-brown, ovoid frequently with scales, not resinous |
Twig | slender yellow-brown, then gray/lightly colored |
Pollen Cone | male- red and succulent, turns yellow with pollen; female green/purple before pollination |
Seed Cone | cone: small 1-2” long, brown with papery scales, scales with smooth edges |
Fall Color | green |
Site Characteristics
USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
Min | 1a |
Min | 4.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
Max | 7a |
Max | 8.1 |
Spray | Moderate |
Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
Intermediate |
High |
No |
Species Status
Nebraska Native |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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