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Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Picea sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Description
A narrowly conical coniferous tree to 50m, with wide-spreading branches when old. The bark is purple-brown becoming grey, and the needle-like foliage is dark green and sharply pointed. It produces cylindrical, green, later pale brown seed cones
Mature Height
40m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Architectural
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 30cm3901J | H: 30cm | €4.82 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.