Engelmann Spruce vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Engelmann Spruce vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

Picea engelmannii

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Discovery Japanese Elm
Engelmann Spruce

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

Engelmann Spruce is a tall, cold resistant tree native to western North America. This high-altitude mountain tree has characteristic loose, scaly bark ranging in colour from reddish-brown to grey.

Birds such as grouse, woodpeckers, nuthatches and thrushes will call this tree home. As Engelmann Spruce can exceed heights of 100 feet, consumers should note it is too large for a normal city lot.

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Engelmann Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Foliage: dark green
Foliage: blue-green needles
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no