white spruce - picea glauca

 Common Name: white spruce

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Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Picea
Species: glauca

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 6
Height: 40 to 60 ft
Width: 10 to 20 ft

Description: ​This is one of the most tolerant of the spruces. It can be found in many different settings and doing well in these settings. It does best in full sun but again, will tolerate partial shade. This tree is easily planted with little shock  and makes a great addition to most landscapes. There are many different cultivars of white spruce that one of  which will undoubtedly suit the requirements of the site.