Greenhouse Plug - White Spruce

White Spruce

Picea glauca

25 metres (80 feet)
100+ years

Appearance: Short, whitish or bluish-green needles; wide form.

Site and soils: Best on well-drained, moist silty soils. Tolerates poorly drained and heavy soils. Avoid dry sites. Tolerates shading. Slow initial growth, then 1-2 feet/year on good sites once established.

Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, Christmas trees. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet, but thin periodically to maintain health and growth. Grows well with many species.

Urban settings: Windbreaks, landscaping.

Native to: Central and northern Ontario

Greenhouse Plugs are a good choice to plant in shallow soil areas, in areas with low competition, and for under planting.

These seedlings have been grown as self-contained plugs, which are air pruned, resulting in a larger amount of root hair development. This translates into quick establishment and growth when planted.

Seasonally available (please inquire), extending the planting season, and enabling fall planting.