Naatural Habitat: Gentle upland slopes, sub-irrigated slopes, well- watered drainages, lower northerly slopes.
Evergreen: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: 1 ft. per year
20-year height: 15 ft.
Elevation Range: 2,000 - 6,000 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2 - 7
Wind Tolerance: High
Soil Preference: Wet and well drained to dry. Acidic, clay, loamy, rich, sandy. Increasingly drought tolerant as it matures.
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Fair
Life Span: 80+ years
Minimum Annual Percip: 12 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Windbreak Spacing: 8 - 14 ft.
Potential Pests/ Disease: Spruce gall aphid, spider mitesDeer Resistance: High
Wildlife Value: Habitat and food for birds
Photo Credit: MT Conservation Nursery
Spruce, Colorado
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.