White Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea Glauca
Hardiness Zones: 2-6
Mature Height: 70'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: Michigan
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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
- Plastic 3 GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| SWHAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| SWHAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
| SWHAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $3.35 | $2.94 | $2.53 | $2.11 | $1.97 | $1.84 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| SWHAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| SWHAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.97 | $4.32 | $3.67 | $3.02 | $2.81 | $2.59 | |
| SWHAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
| SWHAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.19 | $4.54 | $3.89 | $3.24 | $3.03 | $2.81 | |
| SWHAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.30 | $4.65 | $4.00 | $3.35 | $3.14 | $2.92 | |
| SWHAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.41 | $4.76 | $4.11 | $3.46 | $3.25 | $3.03 | |
| SWHAG502Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $5.52 | $4.87 | $4.22 | $3.57 | $3.36 | $3.14 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.95 | $4.20 | $3.71 | $2.84 | $2.59 | $2.47 | |
| SWHHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.06 | $4.31 | $3.82 | $2.95 | $2.70 | $2.58 | |
| SWHHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.17 | $4.42 | $3.93 | $3.06 | $2.81 | $2.69 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $6.00 | $5.10 | $4.51 | $3.47 | $3.17 | $3.02 | |
| SWHJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.11 | $5.21 | $4.62 | $3.58 | $3.28 | $3.13 | |
| SWHJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.22 | $5.32 | $4.73 | $3.69 | $3.39 | $3.24 | |
| SWHJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.33 | $5.43 | $4.84 | $3.80 | $3.50 | $3.35 | |
| SWHJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $6.44 | $5.54 | $4.95 | $3.91 | $3.61 | $3.46 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.92 | $6.24 | $5.89 | $5.55 | $5.41 | $5.28 | |
| SWHPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.07 | $6.39 | $6.04 | $5.70 | $5.56 | $5.43 | |
| SWHPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $7.18 | $6.50 | $6.15 | $5.81 | $5.67 | $5.54 | |
| SWHPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $7.29 | $6.61 | $6.26 | $5.92 | $5.78 | $5.65 | |
| SWHPL2Y24 | 2 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| $7.40 | $6.72 | $6.37 | $6.03 | $5.89 | $5.76 | |
Plastic 3 Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWH3G1Y18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SWH3G1Y24 | 3 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SWH3G1Y36 | 3 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | |
| SWH3G2Y24 | 4 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| SWH3G2Y36 | 4 Y | 36 – 48″ |
| 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | 17.15 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.63 | $4.94 | $4.59 | $4.10 | $3.96 | $3.82 | |
| SWHPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.89 | $5.20 | $4.85 | $4.36 | $4.22 | $4.08 | |
| SWHPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.00 | $5.31 | $4.96 | $4.47 | $4.33 | $4.19 | |
| SWHPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $6.11 | $5.42 | $5.07 | $4.58 | $4.44 | $4.30 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWHPG1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.27 | $6.55 | $6.19 | $5.83 | $5.69 | $5.54 | |
| SWHPG2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.42 | $6.70 | $6.34 | $5.98 | $5.84 | $5.69 | |
| SWHPG2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $7.53 | $6.81 | $6.45 | $6.09 | $5.95 | $5.80 | |
| SWHPG2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $7.64 | $6.92 | $6.56 | $6.20 | $6.06 | $5.91 | |
| SWHPG2Y24 | 2 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| $7.75 | $7.03 | $6.67 | $6.31 | $6.17 | $6.02 | |
Notes
The White Spruce is known for its short stiff needles that do not drop in the winter. When it comes to its branching, it extends downward for excellent wind protection. Distinguishing it from other Spruce species, White Spruce releases a strong smell of evergreen when crushed. This species also prefers cold climates.
Uses
This tree is used for windbreaks and Christmas trees. The wood is commonly used for paper making and construction.
Wildlife Value
The White Spruce provides value for many birds and deer when it comes to nesting.
History & Lore
As stated before, White Spruce prefer the cooler weather. Some zone 6 may be considered to warm for this tree to thrive. This tree is the northernmost species in North America being central to Alaska.
Hardiness Zones
2-6
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Spruce
Mature Height
70'
Mature Spread
20'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
Michigan
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
4.7-7.0
Soil Preference
Moist loam
Tolerant
Moisture
Intolerant
Drought
Diseases
n/a
Pests
Spruce beetles, sawfly, spruce bud moth
