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White Spruce
(Picea glauca)

White spruce is a moderately fast growing conifer tree with bluish-green color needles and a symmetrical shape. It can reach heights of 40-60' tall, is moderately shade tolerant and is drought tolerant. It grows in a variety of soils but prefers moist well-drained loams.

Wildlife Food & Cover:Good food - deer browse. Good cover- winter cover, summer nesting.

Flowers: NA

Fruit: Cones

Other: Blue green color, symmetrical

Image Source: Anoka Conservation District