White SprucePicea glauca
White Spruce is a slow-growing conifer that can be found in upland forests of central and northern Minnesota. This species can live to be centuries old and has relatively few pests.
USDA symbol: PIGL
General Information
| Plant Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 to 100 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Yellow, Purple, Brown |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Medium
| Bloom Months | May to June |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Moths |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Zeiraphera canadensis |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 6 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |