Red Spruce is a long-lived, shade tolerant conifer that grows naturally in eastern Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Hardiest in the eastern regions of Canada, this tree tolerates many soil types, moisture levels, and is low maintenance.
Attractive year-round foliage makes Red Spruce a nice ornamental tree for urban and rural landscapes. If you are considering creating a shelterbelt, privacy screen, or hedge in eastern Canada, this tree is an excellent option.
Zone: 3a Height: 25 m (82 ft) Spread: 6 m (20 ft) Moisture: normal Light: any Bark: reddish-brown to black Growth rate: slow Life span: long Maintenance: low Suckering: none
Other names: eastern spruce, he balsam, he-balsam, yellow spruce
