White Spruce

Picea glauca White spruce is one of the most prominent species of vast Boreal Forest growing north of the United States, but it is also native to Michigan. While it is relatively slow growing, it is a long lived and very hardy tree that will be enjoyed for generations. It has many uses but is particularly great for lumber, windbreaks, and wildlife habitat To learn more about which plant size is right for you, click here. Origin Native Growth Rate Slow to moderate  Mature Size 60-100 ft tall, 1-3 ft trunk diameter Soil Clay, loam; prefers well-drained Light Shade tolerant Leaves ½ - ¾ inch long needles, blunt tip, green-bluish color and 4 sided Cones 1 - 2 ¾ inch long; pendulous and slender shape with thin flexible scales Deer Browse Risk Low Benefits Due to its excellent foliage color, short stiff needles and good nature shape these have been widely used as Christmas trees. They have also been used as windbreaks, wildlife habitats, furniture production and sounding