Norway Spruce
The Norway Spruce (Picea abies) is a durable evergreen that with routine care and ideal conditions can live 70 years or more. Deep green needles gracefully hang from weeping branches. Ornamental cones grow 4″ to 7″ in length. Requires full sun and grows rapidly. Tolerates urban pollution and environmental salt. Excellent conifer for natural fencing and windbreak along a driveway or property line.
SIZE
60′ height; 30′ spread (more narrowing cultivars are available)
ZONE
3 through 7
PRUNING
Not necessary
PEST/DISEASE
No major issues; deer resistant
Drought hardy
White Fir
The Concolor Fir or White Fir (Abies concolor) is a beautiful conifer, which displays short, flat and soft needles that are silvery-blue in color. It is a great alternative to the often problematic Colorado Blue Spruce. Slow-growing evergreen that does best in rich, well-drained soil. Hardy and easy to care for.
SIZE
30′ – 50′ height
15′ – 20′ spread (at maturity)
ZONE
3 through 7
PRUNING
Not necessary
PEST/DISEASE
No major issues; deer resistant
Drought hardy
