White spruce vs Engelmann spruce seeds
White spruce is native across Manitoba and much of the boreal forest. Engelmann spruce comes from western mountain forests and is especially associated with cool, moist conditions.
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| Detail | White Spruce | Engelmann Spruce |
|---|---|---|
| Native range | Boreal North America, including Manitoba | Western North America, especially mountain forests |
| Needle length | About 5/8 to 7/8 inch | About 1 inch |
| Needles | Straight, stiff needles, green to blue green | Blue green to dark green needles crowded around the twig |
| Light | Sun to partial shade | Sun to light shade |
| Growing conditions | Many soil textures, provided drainage is good | Cool, moist sites without saturated soil |
A closer look
White Spruce
White spruce is a familiar choice for an evergreen planting in Manitoba. Although it grows across a broad range of soils, stagnant water can damage its shallow root system.
Engelmann Spruce
Engelmann spruce grows naturally at higher elevations in western North America. It has a narrow conical crown and small cylindrical cones, and favours cool, moist conditions.