Yukon Blue White Spruce
Planted 2011
This spruce is a smaller variety that works well for tight spaces. It has a pyramidal form, and its branches are fairly stiff and formal. It is a nice blue-gray color. It tolerates most soil conditions.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-15 ft. | 8 ft. | 2-6 | Medium | Medium |
Leaf
Needles, ½-3/4” long,
4 sided, horny point,
blue-gray.
Fruit
Cones, monoecious,
purplish then green
when immature,
maturing to pale
brown, pendulous.
Flower
Pale red becoming
yellow- staminate,
pistillate purple.
Advantages
Very adaptable to
soils and climates;
withstands wind,
heat, cold, drought,
and crowding; small.
Disadvantages
Intolerant of full
shade.