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Engelmann Spruce
Picea engelmannii
Engelmann Spruce
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Large, stately spire-shaped conifer with blue-green needles. Native to the Rocky Mountains and tolerates growing in harsh winds, deep snow, extreme cold, and rocky locations. Narrow and attractive, growing best in cooler locations with well-draining soil. Cones provide food for small animals while the foliage is not browsed by larger animals. Slow growing, reaching heights well over 100 feet tall and can live for up to 400 years.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Engelmann Spruce get?
About 50'+ tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Engelmann Spruce need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Engelmann Spruce need?
Moderate water use.
Will Engelmann Spruce grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Engelmann Spruce deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Engelmann Spruce in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Engelmann Spruce wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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