Red spruce is a coniferous evergreen tree native to northeastern North America, valued for its pyramidal form and dark green needles that often display reddish tones. It thrives in cool climates and is important for timber and forest ecosystems.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–110′ tall × 20–25′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2aZone 5b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 5b
pH Range
45.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 5.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky
