Bareroot Picea sitchensis Sitka Spruce Pine 30-50cm
Product Code: SSP-BR-30/50
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
The largest of all spruces and can grow to heights of 125-180 feet with a spread of 3-5 metres in diameter. It is a good alternative to other woodland firs such as Pinus sylvestris or the Scot Pine. Its crown is open with somewhat pendulous branches. The base of the trees are commonly swollen and buttressed. Fruit of the Spruce are oblong cones 1.5-3.5 inches long with thin, woody, spirally arranged scales that have thin, notched edges and are tan when mature. The bark on young trees is thin and scaly, usually grey and on mature trees it is usually less than 1 inch thick, grey to brown and scaly. Sitka Spruce is used by about 70% of
Common Name: Sitka spruce
Genus: Picea
Species: sitchensis
Rate of Growth: Fast growing afforestation tree unsuitable for the garden.
Type: Bareroot
Size: 30/40 cm
Planting Location: Full sun, partial shade
Soil Type: Prefers extremely wet and poor draining conditions, coastal areas
pH: neutral, acid,
Fertilise: Rootgrow upon initial planting and thereafter
Planting Distance: 3 per metre single row for hedging
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 100 metres
Spread: 5+ metres
**Scot Plants Direct can only supply bareroot plants when they are dormant during the winter months from November to April annually.
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