Alberta Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, White Spruce, Canadian Spruce 'Jean's Dilly'

Piceaglauca

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Picea (PY-see-uh)
Species
glauca (GLAW-kuh)
Synonym
Picea glauca var. densata
Picea glauca var. albertiana
Picea glauca var. porsildii
Pinus glauca
Picea canadensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dracut, Massachusetts

Fort Jennings, Ohio

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Fort Jennings, OH | May 2008 | positive

I bought this plant in a very small pot and planted it in a trough. During the winter it looked ill. Now this spring its new growth is y...Read More

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