GIS Coordinate:
N40 21.019 W94 52.864
Trail Number:
G28
Family:
Pinaceae
Foliage:
Needles are stiff, dark green, diamond shaped in cross section and usually pointing forward. Cones are 4-7 inches long
Native Locale:
Northern and central Europe
Mature Height:
40 to 60 feet
Mature Width:
25 to 30 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 3b to 7(8)
Soil Preference:
Prefers moderately moist, sandy, acid, well- drained soils but can be planted in most average soils provided adequate moisture is available
Growth Habit:
Pyramidal with pendulous branchlets; stiff when young, graceful at maturity
Rate of Growth:
Medium to Fast especially in youth; may grow 75' in 50 years
Disease and Insect:
Susceptible to red spider, spruce gall aphid, budworm and borers
Landscape Value:
n/a
Additional Notes:
