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Colorado Blue SpruceDescription: Taking on a pyramidal shape the Colorado Spruce has very pointy needles that range from blue to green in colour. The colour range itself can vary from tree to tree. When planted these should be put some place with full sun light. Highly tolerable to urban pollution these trees will thrive in city landscapes. When watering they are highly adaptable to dry and moist soils, but do not tolerate standing water.
Mature Height - 60' Mature Spread - 15' Growth Rate: Slow |
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White SpruceDescription: Very tough and adaptable to every kind of soil the White Spruce will thrive as long as the soil is not permanently wet. With bluish-green foliage that emerges light green in the spring and remains bluish-green throughout winter. When planted these should be put some place with full sun light. Highly tolerable to urban pollution these trees will thrive in city landscapes.
Mature Height - 60' Mature Spread - 15' Growth Rate: Medium |
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Columnar Blue SpruceDescription: Featuring bright blue needles and an upright columnar form this tree is uniquely unmistakable. With it's unique shape the Columnar Colorado Spruce is a very ornamental and maintains its bright blue composure during winter. When planted these should be put some place with full sun light. Highly tolerable to urban pollution these trees will thrive in city landscapes. When watering they are highly adaptable to dry and moist soils, but do not tolerate standing water.
Mature Height - 25' Mature Spread - 5' Growth Rate: Slow |
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Scots PineDescription: The Scots pine is a species that is native to Eurasia. It can be easily identifiable by its greenish-blue needles and orangish-red bark. Of all varieties of pine, the Scots pine is the most tolerant to heavy clay environments. Making it a solid choice for southern Alberta.
Mature Height - 50' Mature Spread - 30' Growth Rate: Medium |
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Siberian LarchDescription: The siberian larch is a deciduous evergreen tree. It's shape roughly represents a triangle, and every year its needles become an attractive yellow before they are shed and regrown the following year. It is intolerant of dry, chalky soils - prefering moist, and well drained sites.
Mature Height - 60' Mature Spread - 25' Growth Rate: Slow |