White Spruce.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Coniferous evergreen tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

60 to 100 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 6

Floración

Late spring

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot that receives full sun and has well draining soil. Keep an eye out for needle drop or yellowing, which can indicate moisture stress or pests. It is quite self sufficient once established in the landscape.

Riego

Water deeply during dry spells to keep the root zone consistently moist.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches during the dormant winter season.

Trasplante

If kept in a container, move to a larger pot every few years as the root system expands.

Suelo

Moist, well drained, acidic soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-45 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The sharp needles pose a minor poking hazard to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the needles may cause minor skin irritation due to their sharp tips.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can be a mild respiratory irritant for sensitive individuals during the spring.

Comestibilidad

The needles are generally safe for tea, but avoid ingestion if you are unsure of the specific cultivar or if it has been treated with chemicals.

Cómo identificarla

• Conical shape with dense branching
• Short, stiff, blue green needles
• Light brown, papery, cylindrical cones
• Fragrant needles when crushed
• Scaly, grayish brown bark

Altura

12 a 24m

Anchura

3 a 6m

Hojas

blue-green, green, evergreen

Flores

red, yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Spruce budworm — Larvae feed on new needles, causing defoliation and stunted growth.
• Needle cast — Fungal infection causing needles to yellow and drop prematurely.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to create a natural windbreak that protects smaller shrubs from harsh winter gusts.

Buenas compañeras

• Betula papyrifera — They naturally occur together in northern forests and provide a beautiful color contrast.
• Quaking Aspen — These trees share similar environmental needs and create a classic boreal landscape.

Especies parecidas

• Picea mariana — It is a closely related species that prefers wetter, boggy soils.
• Picea pungens — It has a similar conical shape but features more intense blue foliage.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Picea

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

Northern North America, from Alaska to the Atlantic coast.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in diverse soil types and is a pioneer species that often colonizes burnt or disturbed forest areas.

Valor para la fauna

nesting site, winter shelter, seed source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental specimen, windbreak, timber, reforestation

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How fast does it grow?

It is a slow to moderate grower, typically adding 30 to 60 centimeters per year.

Does it need pruning?

Little pruning is required, but you can remove dead or damaged branches in late winter.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Picea is derived from the Latin word for pitch, while glauca refers to the blue-green, glaucous color of the needles.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called the skunk spruce because crushed needles emit a pungent odor.
• White spruce can live for over 200 years in ideal conditions.
• It is highly tolerant of cold climates and poor soil conditions.