Picea glauca
Pinaceae
Slow-growing evergreen with blue-green needles. Dwarf form in cultivation as spire-shaped shrub. Tolerates range of soil condition except wet soils. Useful as windbreak.
Summary
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Lost
Wildlife Benefits
Seeds food source for birds, small mammals
Pollination Type
Wind
Plant Hardiness Zones
2 to 6
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-May)
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Full Sun: Receives 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
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Large (75-100 ft)
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Slow: 1 ft or less per year
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Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
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Dry - Moist: Soil can be dry for periods of time and can retain little moisture for periods of time
Root - Fungal Association
Ectomycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on outside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Low; Needle rust, spruce budworm
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Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Native Status
US-Native: Species is not native to Ohio, but is native to the United States
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Absent
- Oak Mixed: Absent
- Alluvial: Absent
- Red Maple Mixed: Absent
- Ruderal: Absent
- Urban Tree Cover: Common
Bloom Color
Red
Yellow
Form
Tree
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Medium: 100-250 years
Soil pH
Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Tolerant: Tolerant to both aerial salt spray and salt present in soil
Native County Status
Not Native to NE Ohio
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern