Meyer Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea Meyeri
Hardiness Zones: 2-7
Mature Height: 80'
Growth Rate: Slow initially, speeds up at 3 yrs old
Seed Source: China
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| SMEAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| SMEAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| SMEAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| SMEAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.04 | $4.39 | $3.74 | $3.09 | $2.88 | $2.66 | |
| SMEAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.97 | $4.32 | $3.67 | $3.02 | $2.81 | $2.59 | |
| SMEAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.95 | $4.20 | $3.71 | $2.84 | $2.59 | $2.47 | |
| SMEHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.06 | $4.31 | $3.82 | $2.95 | $2.70 | $2.58 | |
| SMEHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.17 | $4.42 | $3.93 | $3.06 | $2.81 | $2.69 | |
| SMEHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.28 | $4.53 | $4.04 | $3.17 | $2.92 | $2.80 | |
| SMEHX15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $5.39 | $4.64 | $4.15 | $3.28 | $3.03 | $2.91 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEJX03 | 3 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.89 | $4.99 | $4.40 | $3.36 | $3.06 | $2.91 | |
| SMEJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $6.00 | $5.10 | $4.51 | $3.47 | $3.17 | $3.02 | |
| SMEJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.11 | $5.21 | $4.62 | $3.58 | $3.28 | $3.13 | |
| SMEJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.22 | $5.32 | $4.73 | $3.69 | $3.39 | $3.24 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.92 | $6.24 | $5.89 | $5.55 | $5.41 | $5.28 | |
| SMEPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.07 | $6.39 | $6.04 | $5.70 | $5.56 | $5.43 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMEPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.63 | $4.94 | $4.59 | $4.10 | $3.96 | $3.82 | |
Notes
Looking for a good alternative to Blue Spruce? The Meyer Spruce is often favored due to its high resistance of needlecast disease. This spruce is also well liked for density and blue tinted needles.
Uses
This spruce is used as hedges, Christmas Trees, and to promote re-forestation.
Wildlife Value
The Meyer Spruce offers many birds protection from harsh weather and predators.
History & Lore
The Meyer Spruce is named after a previous collect of the Department of Agriculture, Frank Meyer. This spruce is native to Nei Mongol in northeast Gansu on the border of China and Mongolia. Later, on a seed collecting trip to China, Meyer passed away.
Hardiness Zones
2-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Spruce
Mature Height
80'
Mature Spread
20'
Growth Rate
Slow initially, speeds up at 3 yrs old
Seed Source
China
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
5.5-7.0
Soil Preference
Moist well drained
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Excessive moisture
Diseases
Minimal needlecast
Pests
Possible minimal spider mites
