Prefers well drained, moist soils, but will tolerate dry conditions. Susceptible to several diseases including needle cast. Tallest and fastest growing spruce. Shade tolerant, prefers moist well drained soils. Wood used for pulp and lumber.
Growth rate is fairly rapid.
Used for timber, wildlife habitat, windbreaks, and Christmas trees. Grows best on medium to heavy soils, tolerant of shade but likes full sun.