Description

An impressive, narrowly conical variety, with horizontal to lightly cascading branches from a strong central leader; powder blue new foliage matures to gray-green; a great tree for adding vertical interest to the landscape skyline

Landscape Attributes

Engelmann Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Engelmann Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Engelmann Spruce will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is native to parts of North America.