25 White Spruce
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Basic Information about this tree
Scientific Name: Picea Glauca, Pinaceae
Common Name: White Spruce
Evergreen –
Sunlight / Moisture Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It will tolerate alkaline and clay soil. Tolerates some light shade. It best performs in cold winter climates with cool summers. Site in areas with good air circulation to help rid the dense foliage of moisture. Somewhat intolerant of urban stresses such as air pollutants and salt spray.
Flowering type: Its fruits are slender cones that are 2″ in length. The cone scales are rounded and soft at the ends, and soft and flexible when mature. Seeds are narrow-winged when mature in one season, cones drop during winter after opening and shedding seeds.
Pollination strategy:
Native
Age Estimate / Health: 20 years, healthy
Longevity: 100-250 years
Mature Size: 40-60 ft tall by 10-20 ft
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Mature Tree in Winter/ Summer
Leaves in Summer / Fall
Flowers - Female & Male (monoecious)
Images of Acorns, unripe / Ripe
Bark of Mature Tree / root system sketch
Growth habit of roots: Shallow rooted.
Uses in Modern and Traditional Eras
Value for Wildlife: The white spruce is used by birds and mammals as a food source and habitat.
Utility for Humans: It is most commonly used as a windbreak or a specimen tree in yards or parks. This tree is one of the most tolerant of the spruces. White spruce does well in a wide range of conditions. It does best in full sun but, will tolerate partial shade. This tree is easily planted with little transplant shock and it makes a great addition to most landscapes. There are many different cultivars of white spruce that will undoubtedly suit the requirements of the site
Traditional uses in Native American Tree Medicine (historical):
Information provided by Paul Red Elk, Lakota Medicine Man:
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