Picea breweriana

Native to the Western United States, Picea breweriana is very architectural and generally considered to be one the most beautiful of all spruces. It has graceful, weeping, branchlets covered in dark blue-green needles and this dramatically pendulous foliage makes it a fantastic garden tree.

Picea breweriana can be slow growing when young and so although very handsome once established is absolutely not plant for instant gratification.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Very hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Picea breweriana grows to be a medium sized narrow, conical tree.
  • Height: 15 m (50 ft)
  • Spread: up to 5 m (16 ft).

• Notes: A specimen of Picea breweriana in our gardens had reached a height of 5 m (16 ft) and a spread of 3 m (10 ft) after 14 years