Description
Meyer Spruce Tree is a beautiful blue-green spruce that is more disease resistant than Colorado Blue Spruce. Because this tree is more disease resistant, it is a great choice for more humid areas. Very few insects bother this evergreen. Some call this a Chinese Blue Spruce. This tree can withstand a wide variety of temperatures from -50F to 100F and still be content. It’s pretty much an all-around winner.
The young cones of the male trees are pink and the female trees are reddish-purple. Female cones stand straight up until fertilized, while male cones stick out in any direction. Meyer Spruce are not bothered by deer.
Click the link below to read a charming article about Meyer Spruce, written by an obvious fan of the tree:
https://www.roseauswcd.org/meyer-spruce
Meyer Spruce Tree
Scientific Name: Picea meyeri
Zone: 3-8
Mature Height: 40 ft
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: 1’/year +
Soil: Well-drained soil, very adaptable to any soil type
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Wildlife Value: Makes a great habitat for birds
