yezo spruce
Picea jezoensis
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size75 to 150 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Notes
Yezo spruce (Picea jezoensis) is an evergreen tree for screening, windbreaks, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It is a large conifer that can reach 75 to 150 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide. Give it plenty of open space to grow.
Pairs well with Red pine, Winterberry, and Maidenhair tree.
Native range
Northeastern Manchuria, eastern Siberia, North Korea, and Japan.