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White Spruce

Picea glauca

White spruce is one of the hardiest trees in Canada, growing from the St. Lawrence all the way to the tree line. It keeps its branches right to the ground, which makes it ideal for windbreaks and living snow fences on open rural lots.

Type
Evergreen
Mature height
15–20 m
Mature spread
4–6 m
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Light
Sun to part shade
Soil
Adaptable
What to expect

White Spruce through the years and seasons

Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.

White Spruce — young tree
Young tree A young white spruce with its classic cone-shaped form.Photo: Iwona Erskine-Kellie from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0, cropped
White Spruce — mature tree
Mature tree A mature white spruce, branched right to the ground.Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped
White Spruce — needles & cones
Needles & cones Short blue-green needles and slender hanging cones.Photo: Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Best for

  • Farm and home windbreaks
  • Living snow fences along lanes and roads
  • Year-round privacy screens
  • Shelter for birds and wildlife

Growing tips

  • For a windbreak, plant about 2.5–3.5 m (8–12 ft) apart; stagger two rows for a denser screen.
  • Give it full sun for the densest growth.
  • Very cold- and wind-tolerant once established.

Sizes: Typically offered as seedlings for windbreaks and as field-dug trees. Ask for current sizes. We also offer delivery and professional planting.

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