Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Picea

Species:

Picea glehnii

USDA Symbol:

PIGL7

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers volcanic ash soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in moist, acidic soil.