PLANT USE KEY
C = Christmas Tree
E= Erosion Control
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
T = Timber/Wood
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Conservation practices: C, H, N, T
Soil: Well drained
Growth rate: Fast
Sun: Full
Description: Forms a large tree (50- 80’) with a very straight trunk. Soft 2-4” long needles, ranging in color from blue-green. Produces thick scaled cones. The tree forms a good natural screen, but is sensitive to salt.
Uses: Aside from making a good Christmas Tree, it may be used as an ornamental, and is good for screens and hedges.
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Conservation Practices: C, H, N, T
Soil: Well drained
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full
Description: Is typically the most sought-after evergreen. Forms a medium to large (30-60’) pyramid shaped tree. Evergreen needles are long, stiff and very sharp. Good natural screen and produces light brown 2 -4” cones. Often grown in parks and gardens.
Uses: Aside from a nice Christmas tree, this tree can be used as screen.
Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Conservation practices: C, H, T
Soil: Well drained moist, acidic
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full
Description: A medium to large tree with conical form, with horizontal to upward sweeping branches that have drooping branches. Evergreen, shiny deep green needles with a sharp pointed tip. Produces large cones.
Uses: May be used as an ornamental, makes a good screen and can be used for timber. This tree is very adaptable and is typically deer resistant.
White Spruce: (Picea glauca)
Conservation practices: C, H, N
Soil: Wide tolerance
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to Partial
Description: Forms a medium sized conical shaped tree. Has small stiff green to gray-green needles that when crushed a pungent odor is apparent. Needle tips are pointed, but not sharp.
Uses: May be used as a Christmas tree, windbreak or hedges. This tree is typically deer resistant.