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Spruce

Picea spp.

Spruce is an ornamental in the Pinaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 2-7.

Varieties

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  • ▸Spruce

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Evergreen conifer (seed) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Evergreen specimen/windbreak, some dwarf forms.

    Spruce (Picea) is a classic cold-hardy evergreen conifer with stiff needles and a conical form, used for specimens, windbreaks and (dwarf forms) foundation planting.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Picea spp.|Hardiness zones: 2-7|Propagation: seed or grafting|Light: Full sun|Water: Medium|Mature size: 20-60 feet

Family
Pinaceae
Category
Ornamental
Form
Shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
2-7
Height
20–60 ft
Spread
10–25 ft
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-50°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Both
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for spruce yet. Our extension-service library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.