New England Wild Flower Society

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Picea rubens

red spruce

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Height: 30-60 ft
Spread: 10-18 ft
Hardiness Zone: 2-6


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Fragrant
Landscape Use
• Specimen


North American Distribution


red spruce - Picea rubens from Native Plant Trust
red spruce - Picea rubens from Native Plant Trust