Profile
Meyer Spruce (Chinese Blue Spruce)
Picea meyeri
Evergreen Tree
Height |
25 - 40 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
10 - 20 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Small pyramidal tree with compact growth; needles soft, curving, blue-green with good winter color retention; acidic to neutral soils; drought tolerant; full sun but supposedly tolerates some shade. Similar to P. Pungens but reported to be more resistant to disease and insects. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 4) |
Origin |
Northern China at 4,000' - 9,000' |
