Description + Attributes:
A straight, tall tree easily recognized by its needles. Cones always hang down. Beautiful year-round color. Tolerates most soil conditions. Grows to 60'; 15' spread. (zones 2-6)Is the fastest growing of the spruces.
 
	
Can withstand wind, heat, cold, drought, crowding and some shade.
 
	
Works well in cities and rural windbreaks.
 
	
Features slightly curved, pale green needles that are roughly ½–¾" in length and crowded on the upper side of the stem.
 
	
Yields slender, cylindrical cones that are light brown in color and 1½–2½" long with flexible scales.
 
	
Grows in a pyramidal shape, becoming more columnar with age.
 
Tree Type
Evergreen
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Mature Size
Height 40’-60’ & Width 10’-20’
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Growth Rate
Medium - Fast - 13” - 24" /year
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Wildlife Value
Nesting, Winter Cover, & Food Source for Birds, Small Animals & Deer
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PREFERENCES
Full Sun
Acidic, Loamy, Moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils
Somce Drought Tolerance