Growth Form: Conical
Crown Density: Dense Size: 60-100’ high; 15-35’ spread Drought Resistance: Fair Cold Hardiness: Excellent Growth Rate: Slow Life Span: Long Elevational Range: to 9,500’ Soil Conditions: Fair alkaline tolerance Possible Insect Problems: Pine Needle Scale, Tussock Moth, Terminal Weevil, Gall Aphids Possible Disease Problems: Valsa Canker, Spruce Witches’ Broom Wildlife Value: High; benefits song birds, ground birds, grouse, hoofed and small browsers Seasonal Color: Bluish evergreen Miscellany: Native; Colorado’s state tree; high ornamental value |