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White Spruce vs Kentucky Coffeetree

White Spruce

Kentucky Coffeetree

Picea glauca

Gymnocladus dioicus

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White Spruce
Kentucky Coffeetree

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.

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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White Spruce Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Fuzz/fluff: no
Fuzz/fluff: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: low
Maintenance: low
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Pollution tolerance: medium
Pollution tolerance: high

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names: alberta white spruce, canadian spruce, cat spruce, labrador spruce, northern spruce, pasture spruce, porsild spruce, skunk spruce, western white spruce
Other Names: coffeetree
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Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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