Scientific Name
Picea rubens

Common Name
Red spruce

Hardiness Zones: 2-5
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; moderately moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Broadly conical crown
Height: 60 to 70’
Width:  
Leaf: .5" 4-sided dark green needles
Flower/Fruit: 1.2 to 2" green to purple cones; mature to reddish brown
Comments: Dislikes summer heat
Cultivars: --
 


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