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 procera
A large tree with silvery grey bark. Leaves bluish green. Cones cylindrical green and brown.
Abies concolor
An evergreen conifer with bluish-green soft leaves that point upwards. Cones are mid green ripening to brown.
Abies pinsapo ‘Glauca’
An excellent species for growing on chalk. Striking blue grey foliage. Brown cones
Abies koreana
A small tree with shiny, dark green leaves, silver beneath. Cones cylindrical, violet-blue. .A very fast-growing tree with soft, shiny, dark green leaves, with whitish green underneath. Cones cylindrical, green ripening to brown.
Cedrus deodara ‘Karl Fuchs’
A beautiful large tree with excellent blue foliage.
Abies koreana ‘Compact Dwarf’
A small compact form which spreads horizontally. Foliage is white underneath. Does not produce cones.
Calocedrus decurrens ‘Aureovariegata’
Large tree with a narrow conical shape, leaves with fan-like sprays of narrow dark green leaves and sprays of golden leaves throughout the branches. Erect yellow-brown cones turning to red-brown.
Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’
An attractive small tree with bright green spreading foliage, creamy-white young growth in the spring.