Picea sp.
Spruce

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Unknown (Varies by species)
 Foliage Notes:
Unknown (Varies by species)
 Fruit Notes:
Unknown (Varies by species)
 Ultimate Height:
60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-30 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
moist, well-drained
 Range:
Northern Hemisphere
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Usually thin bark. Branches whorled and leaves spirally arranged. Male flowers are auxillary, while female flowers are terminal. Oblong-cylindrical hanging cones.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Hedge 255
  • Screen 179
  • Wind Break/Barrier 9
  • Winter Interest 103

    • Additional Information

    The conical or pyramidal form of Spruces makes them a valuable addition to the landscape.

    14 Picea sp. found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12018_01362*AACKER
    22018_01355*AACKER
    32018_01364*AACKER
    42018_01353*AACKER
    52018_01359*AACKER
    62018_01360*AACKER
    72018_01366*AACKER
    82018_01351*AACKER
    92018_01354*AACKER
    102018_01352*AACKER
    112018_01356*AACKER
    122018_01363*AACKER
    132018_01365*AACKER
    142018_01361*AACKER

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