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Korean Pine vs Meyers Spruce

Pinus koraiensis

Picea meyeri

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Korean Pine
Meyers Spruce

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

Meyer's Spruce is a popular accent tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. This tree resembles Blue Spruce with its flaking bark and bluish-green needles. Meyer's Spruce can tolerate very dry conditions. This species is deer resistant.

Korean Pine Quick Facts

Meyers Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 27 m (90 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Bark: grey-brown with irregular flaking
Nuts: large edible seeds
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: chinese pinenut
Other Names: chinese blue spruce