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    Picea mariana

    Also Known As

    • Black Spruce

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 40'-80'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Picea mariana plant details

    Picea mariana is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown and purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea mariana

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
    Uses: bog garden, culinary, distinctive bark, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea mariana

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gum exuded by this native was once used for chewing gum and spruce beer; its tall, deep-green spires are an important part of the vast northern coniferous forest but it?s also found as a 5-10' dwarf in bogs and on mountain tops. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Picea mariana plant

    How to Grow Picea mariana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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