Grows best in sandy, well drained soils, but will grow in poorer, dryer soils than most pines. An excellent native timber, wildlife and Christmas tree. Adaptable to most sites, but prefers well drained moist soils. Wood used for lumber, pulpwood, veneer, poles. A variety of White Spruce that is more hardy and drought resistant.
Growth rate is slow.
Color range from green to silver-blue. 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.