Native: Western North America
Tree Characteristics
- Shape: Conical
- Foliage: Evergreen, Needle, Blue Green, Dark Green or Silver Gray
- Height: 30 - 65 feet.
- Width: 10 - 20 feet.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring.
- Fruit: Brown Cone, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Fall or Winter.
- Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Fissured.
- Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zones: Sunset 1 - 10 and 14 – 17, USDA Hardiness 2 - 8.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Pests & Disease Information
- Susceptible: Aphids, Scales and Spider Mites, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Root Rot, Rust and Sooty Mold.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Medium.
- Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
- Health Hazard: Allergy
- Attracts: Birds
Source:
SelecTree. "Picea pungens Tree Record." 1995-2018. Feb 26, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/picea-pungens >
Updated: June 20, 2023