White Spruce (Picea glauca)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 1-2', 3 gal A fairly hardy, widespread, and shapely spruce. Accepts full sun but, as Indiana is the southern extent of its hardiness, cooler locations with afternoon shade are often appreciated. Best grown in moist soil with decent drainage. Pollination: Likely self pollinating. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Sandy Loam Height: 40’-60’ Width: 10’-20’ Bloom Color: - Bloom Time: May-Jun Fruit: Medium sized cones mature in fall. Fall Color: Evergreen Root Type: Branching Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a few moths, borers, and smaller insects. Seeds are eaten by birds such as nuthatch, junco, and pine siskin, as well as red squirrels. Evergreen foliage provides cover for birds and other animals in the winter. Rarely browsed by deer and rabbits. Notes: