Profile
Wilson Spruce
Picea wilsonii
Evergreen Tree
Height |
35 - 60 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
25 - 35 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Conical form; similar to white spruce in appearance; short needles a dull grayish green; prefers well-drained soil, will tolerate occasional wetness, clay soil, and a broad pH range; manages to survive ice storms; prefers sun. |
Limitations |
Availability limited; a few trees growing in Anchorage. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 5) |
Origin |
Small area in eastern China. |
Cultivars |
N/A |
