White Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Native to: Eastern North America, Interior North America, Western North America
Eco benefits: medicinal
Natural habitat: mountains, waters edge, inner forests, hillsides & uplands
Shapes: conical, single trunk, upright
Height: up to 100ft
Growth rate: medium
Common uses: Christmas tree, reforestation, naturalized plantings
Light: full sun
Soil: moist and fertile, well drained
White spruce is a widespread iconic Canadian tree, common coast to coast in the boreal forests of North America. Its form is uniform in overall shape, with year-round stiff green to blue-green needles, and hanging cones.
