Picea sitchensis
Also called:
Dwarf Sitka Spruce
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Pinacea
Evergreen
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Discovered as seedling growing in forests of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, given to Victoria Parks Department which shared it with William Goddard, Floravista Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia, in about 1964
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms from :
to:
Foliage:
Green
Needles are yellowish green to bluish-green, stiff, very sharp, 1 to 1� inches long, with white lines of stomata on the upper surface
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
7
Water Needs:
H
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
No
Height:
6'
Spread:
6'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Tree: Moist places near river mouths at lower elevations and usually near the coast, well-drained sites such as alluvial floodplains, marine terraces, and headlands
Soil Needs
Moist to wet, sandy soil. Tree prefers rich, forest soil with well-decomposed organic component derived from decaying wood. For garden purposes add redwood compost to soil mix.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
No
Attracts Birds?
Yes
Supports Butterflies?
No
Wildlife use description:
Browsed by birds in spring; habitat for mammals, reptiles and amphibians