Red Spruce

A large ornamental spruce adapted to cold climates. Produces inconspicuous reddish-yellow flowers in April which turn into attractive cones of high value to birds as a food source. Needles are fragrant, and a brighter green than many species of spruce. Intolerant of pollution, summer heat, and acid rain. Produces nesting habitat for many species of bird, and food for numerous types of wildlife. Along with Black Spruce (Picea mariana), the sap was historically used to make chewing gum. The wood of this tree is also used to make musical instruments, particularly violins and organ pipes.

60 to 100 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-6a
Woody Shrub or Tree

Native Range: ME south through the mountains of NC and TN. Native to Canada in QC and ON. Rare in NJ and MD.

Red Spruce - up to 6 inch inch tall in a quart pot $18.25

Red Spruce - up to 6 inch inch tall in a quart pot $20.25

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