Picea glauca

Common Name: White Spruce

Description:
Picea glauca, commonly known as White Spruce, is a hardy, medium to large evergreen conifer native to North America. It features dense, blue-green needles with a slightly waxy coating, giving the tree a frosted appearance. This conical-shaped spruce is widely valued for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and resistance to harsh cold and windy conditions. White Spruce thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. It is commonly used as a feature tree, windbreak, or for reforestation projects. Due to its slow to moderate growth rate and elegant form, it is also popular for Christmas tree production. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Form:

• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Large Gardens & Parks
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Suitable for Windbreaks
• Suitable for Christmas Tree Production

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Pinus mugo (Dwarf Mountain Pine)
• Thuja occidentalis (Arborvitae)
• Juniperus spp. (Junipers)
• Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce)
• Rhododendron spp. (Rhododendrons)