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Picea mariana

 
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Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Picea (PY-see-uh) (Info)
Species: mariana (mar-ee-AH-nuh) (Info)

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Category:
Trees

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Red
Purple

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive melody On Jan 29, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:

Twigs and buds are hairy, winter buds are sharply pointed. Needles are very short 1/4" to 1/8'.

It makes a tall,narrow profile, except for northern,windswept areas, where low, matlike forms have been found.

Cones are only 1/4' to 1 1/4" long and remain on the tree for long periods of time.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Kingston, Massachusetts
Longville, Minnesota
Newton, New Jersey
Marilla, New York
Cincinnati, Ohio



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