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Mature White Spruces
Mature White Spruce in both landscape / cultivation, as well as in native habitat. You can clearly see the difference in both color and form between the specimen in cultivation versus the one in the wild ( the one on the right ). Color is always improved under landscape cultivation with addition of regular fertilization & feeding programs.
Photo courtesy of Oregon State University
Branch / Foliage Close up
Nice photo of the inch long needle foliage of White Spruce - this variety has excellent needle retention.
Photo courtesy of Oregon State University
Branches with Ripe Cones
White Spruce branches loaded with mature, ripe cones. Cones are rather small when compared to several other commonly seen Picea cultivars - only about 2" - 2 1/2" in length and rarely over 1 " in diameter. Cones start out as a greenish purple color, and turn reddish brown as they ripen.
Photo courtesy of Oregon State University |
