General Culture:

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers cool summers to hot and humid ones.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This spruce is a coniferous, evergreen tree that is native to mountain woods in China. Grows to 90' tall with a broad, conical form and features dark green to bluish green foliage and scaly, pale gray bark which fissures with age. Pendant, 3-5" cones are initially purple but mature to a pale brown.

Problems:

Spruces are generally susceptible to a number of insect and disease problems, including but not limited to aphids, bagworms, spider mites and pine needle scale.

Uses:

A potentially large tree which needs room to grow to its full height. Avoid placing too close to buildings, telephone wires, fences or walks. Large size of this tree limits use around many homes. May be best used in a large scale planting, such as in a park or golf course or near a public building.

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