Sitka Spruce. A very fast growing afforestation tree unsuitable for the garden. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 4m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Picea sitchensis
A very fast growing afforestation tree unsuitable for the garden.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | sitchensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sitka Spruce |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Seed |
Related products
Abies balsamea f. hudsonia
A dwarf irregular rounded form that bears no cones on the glossy foliage.
Abies koreana ‘Flava’
A pretty dwarf conifer with pale green foliage in the summer turning yellow in the winter. Attractive purplish cones.
Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’
An attractive small tree with bright green spreading foliage, creamy-white young growth in the spring.
Calocedrus decurrens
Large tree with a narrow conical shape, leaves with fan-like sprays of narrow dark green leaves. Erect yellow-brown cones turning to red-brown.
Austrocedrus chilensis
A beautiful small tree with sea-green moss-like foliage.
Abies procera
A large tree with silvery grey bark. Leaves bluish green. Cones cylindrical green and brown.
Cedrus deodara ‘Feelin’ Blue’
A novel variety with attractive bluish-green foliage. Rarely develops a leader
Abies concolor ‘Compacta’
A slow growing columnar tree with grey foliage.