All Perennials
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251 - 10,000 | 85% |
Why the Spruce Pine Tree is the Perfect Addition to Your Landscape
Spruce Pine Tree, also called Walter or cedar, are hardy evergreen types that thrive in sunny environments with moist, acidic, fertile soil. These are native to the riverbanks and swamps of the Southeastern United States between South Carolina and Louisiana and are most likely to succeed in Hardiness Zones 8 and 9. They grow best in warm regions with long, humid summers and mild winters. While they prefer full sun and moist, sandy soil with a low pH, they are versatile.
Spruce Pines are more shade-tolerant than most other pines and can grow in more soil types. They are also considered to be exceptionally resistant to insects and diseases compared to many different species of evergreens. A mature one can reach a maximum height of 60 to 100 ft. and a width of 30 to 40 ft, though when planted alone, they often reach a height of 30-50 ft. These can live for up to 80 years in ideal conditions. They are evergreens, so their soft, bushy needles remain fresh, fragrant, and deep green year-round. They do not bloom but begin producing oval-shaped red cones at ten years.
How to Care for and Grow a Healthy Spruce Pine Tree in Your Yard
They are well suited for warm, wet areas with high water tables, but they can still be cultivated in a wide variety of low-altitude coastal regions. They may require some extra watering during dry summers and some pruning as they mature, but they are otherwise easy to care for and maintain. Young saplings have bushy, whorled branches that grow close to the ground.
Because of this unique growth pattern and their deep, strong root systems, they can be used as hedges or windbreaks. Immature ones are sometimes used as Christmas trees because of their fullness, making them perfect for an unusual and interesting boundary or buffer at the edge of a property. They can be successfully planted in yards or smaller grassy areas like medians, lawns, or parking lot islands.
Top Benefits of Planting a Spruce Pine Tree in Your Garden
Because they are so shade-tolerant, young spruce pine trees can be planted near other mature ones and still thrive. As they mature, these grow slowly and form unique, attractive crown shapes, often shedding lower branches. Older ones can serve as great shade types year-round.
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