Mark A. Miller
Family
Pinaceae
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca 'Rainbow's End'
Plant Common Name
White Spruce
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
White spruce is a tall evergreen conifer native to the northern United States and a great expanse of Canada. 'Rainbow's End' is a cultivar grown for the dense foliage; in summer, the second flushing of new needles are often colored yellow-green and boldly contrast against the older dark green needles.
White spruce likes sun and moist, well drained soil, and tolerates drought, salt, extreme cold, and other environmental stresses. It is useful for small, hedges, foundation plantings, short windbreaks in a small yard, and as a specimen.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 7
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Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
3'-5' / 0.9m - 1.5m
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Width
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
North America
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
Yellow
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Fruit Color
Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green
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Bark Color
Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
Yes
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
