Oakvillegreen has been generously gifted spruce (Picea glauca) saplings, grown by Green Legacy of Wellington County. Our team has potted up these beauties and they will be available to Oakvillegreen supporters for a minimum price of $25.
About
Hailing from northern climates, white spruce was the first tree species to colonize after glaciers receded. Its needles have a blue-green hue due to a waxy coating and release a strong, aromatic scent when crushed.
Size at time of pickup:
1-gallon container Tree Size Range:
Large tree (more than 40 feet) Mature Height:
15-30 metres Origin:
Southern Ontario Foliage:
Evergreen (foliage year-round)
Care
Moisture:
Tolerates a range of moisture levels Light Requirement:
Tolerates shade Soil:
Adaptable to grow in any type of soil Caution:
Young white spruce trees are particularly vulnerable to frost damage and should be planted in a protected area.
Benefits
Attracts:
Birds and butterflies Use Wildlife:
Twigs, leaves, and seeds serve as important wildlife food. Valuable as nesting sites for birds. Fragrant Foliage:
Yes Larval Host:
Columbia silkmoth
Fun fact!
Live between 250-350 years, though trees up to 1,000 years old have been documented.
As stewards of the earth, we have the responsibility to honour and respect the four directions, land, waters, plants, animals, and ancestors that walked before us, and all of the wonderful elements of creation that exist. Oakvillegreen respectfully acknowledges that our work with the community takes place within the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, represented by Treaty 14 and Treaty 22, and on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabeg (Ah-nish-in-nah-beg), Attawandaron (At-tah-wahn-da-ron), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oh-sho-nee) and Metis peoples. We honour these rightful caretakers of this sacred land surrounding the Great Lakes, and we are grateful for their teachings.
