Spruce, Meyers

Picea meyeri

Size (HxW): 40’ x 15’

Shape: Pyramidal

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2

1” silver-green needles, similar size to Colorado Spruce

Dense branching pattern with upper branching being more upright

Hardy and better disease resistance to fungal issues than Colorado Spruce

Forms 3-4” dark purple cones that turn tan-coloured in fall

Wind, Cold, Soil, and Drought tolerant once established

Fast Growth Rate: 8-12”/year

Row Spacing: minimum of 10’ apart

Individual Spacing: minimum of 15’ apart

Life Expectancy: 60-80 years

Plant Care:

• Prune occasionally if needed; prune just the tips of the branches in spring • Requires well-drained area; does not tolerate soggy soil • Benefits from burlap fencing for the first 2 winters to protect against winter burn as it becomes established.