Red Spruce

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Red Spruce

Price range: $9.02 through $24.62

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Botanical Name: Picea rubens
Hardiness Zones: 2-5
Mature Height: 60-80'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: Eastern United States

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Plantable Peat Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
SREPG4Y48 4 Year 48" 180 7.45 7.37 7.00 6.62 6.47 6.32
Subtotal: $0

50mm Jiffy Plug

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
SREAG502Y06 2 Year 6 - 9" 960 4.84 4.62 3.96 3.30 3.08 2.86
Subtotal: $0
SREAG502Y09 2 Year 9 - 12" 11 4.95 4.73 4.07 3.41 3.19 2.97
Subtotal: $0
SREAG502Y12 2 Year 12 - 15" 1,704 5.06 4.84 4.18 3.52 3.30 3.08
Subtotal: $0
SREAG502Y15 2 Year 15 - 18" 80 5.17 4.95 4.29 3.63 3.41 3.19
Subtotal: $0

Plastic Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
SREPL2Y18 2 Year 18 - 24" 1,265 7.27 7.19 6.82 6.44 6.29 6.14
Subtotal: $0
SREPL2Y12 2 Year 12 - 15" 432 7.05 6.97 6.60 6.22 6.07 5.92
Subtotal: $0

Plantable Peat Quart

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
SREPQ4Y48 4 Year 48" 480 5.70 5.63 5.28 4.79 4.65 4.51
Subtotal: $0
SREPQ2Y18 2 Year 18 - 24" 384 5.52 5.45 5.10 4.61 4.47 4.33
Subtotal: $0

Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
SREJX03 2 Year 3 - 6" 1,451 5.18 5.10 4.49 3.43 3.13 2.97
Subtotal: $0
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Description

Notes
Picea rubens, commonly known as red spruce, is a species of spruce native to eastern North America.  Red spruce distinguishes itself with a narrowly conical shape and a broader crown compared to its eastern spruce counterparts.  The foliage presents as a vibrant yellow-green, which coats its needles.

Uses
This tree is used for windbreaks and Christmas trees.  The wood is an excellent tonewood and is used to make a variety of wooden instruments.

Wildlife Value
The Red Spruce provides value for many birds and deer when it comes to nesting.

History & Lore
Decimated by the timber industry through the 1930’s, the boreal red spruce forests are currently in restoration mode.

Hardiness Zones 2-5 Tree Type Conifer Tree Subtype Spruce Mature Height 60-80' Mature Spread 20-25' Growth Rate Slow to moderate Seed Source Eastern United States
Sun Preference Full to part sun Soil PH Range 4.5-6 Soil Preference Well drained acidic Tolerant Extreme cold Intolerant Drought Diseases Needlecast, root rot and canker Pests Gall adelgid, budworm

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