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Lodgepole Pine vs White Spruce

Lodgepole Pine

White Spruce

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Picea glauca

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Lodgepole Pine
White Spruce

Lodgepole pine is well suited to western Canada's climate and growing conditions. This native pine noted for its rapid growth among evergreen. And as one of Canada's hardiest conifers, it can tolerate cold, shade, drought, and poor soil conditions.

White Spruce is a hardy, long-lived evergreen tree. It can grow in many soil types and moisture levels. And it can even tolerate significant amounts of shade. White spruce requires little maintenance and is well suited for use in shelterbelts, privacy screens, hedges, and as an ornamental in an urban setting.

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Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

White Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: no
Fuzz/fluff: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Maintenance: low
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Pollution tolerance: medium
Pollution tolerance: medium

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: alberta white spruce, canadian spruce, cat spruce, labrador spruce, northern spruce, pasture spruce, porsild spruce, skunk spruce, western white spruce
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Ships to USA: no
Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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