
Picea breweriana
Brewer’s Spruce
A large, broadly conical Spruce. Long slender branches spread outwards with pendulous branchlets mimicking the appearance of a Weeping Nootka Cypress. New shoots emerge reddish-brown and mature gray. Needles are glossy green. Cones are 8-12cm long, emerge green, mature purple and eventually reddish-brown. Grows 6′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Native to Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California.
Special Notes
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun.
Soil: Adaptable to various soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Maintenance: Selective pruning as needed from spring to July.
Group: Intermediate
