How tall is Picea engelmannii glauca?
Description. Picea engelmannii is a medium-sized to large evergreen tree growing to 25–40 metres (82–131 feet) tall, exceptionally to 65 m (213 ft) tall, and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in). The reddish bark is thin and scaly, flaking off in small circular plates 5–10 centimetres (2–4 in) across.
How big does Picea glauca get?
60-80′ tall This tree typically grows 60-80' tall (less frequently to 140' tall) with a cone-shaped crown. It diminishes in size to low, shrubby forms near tree line in northern Canada. Blue-green needles (to 3/4") on small woody pegs have sharp tips. Needles are pungently aromatic when crushed.
How do you care for Picea glauca?
How to care for Picea glauca var. albertiana Conica:
- Eventual height: 4m. Eventual spread: 3m.
- Position: Full sun.
- Rate of growth: Average.
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy.
What is the Picea engelmannii used for?
As a weak, knotty wood Picea engelmannii is utilized mainly for pulp and low grade lumber. Slow-growing, high altitude trees are used occasionally for musical instruments. Among the Oregon spruces, P. engelmannii is the only species with foursided leaves.
Conifer, evergreen tree, 80-100 ft (24-30 m) tall, dense, narrow conical crown. Bark gray-brown to russet-red, small scales loosely attached.
P. engelmannii has an alternative role as a riparian forest tree. It is well adapted for this niche due to its tolerance of very wet soils and low temperatures.
It is a narrow conical to cylindrical evergreen tree with descending branching that grows slowly to 100′ tall. It is the most common spruce found in the Rockies …