Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Picea

Species:

Picea × lutzii

USDA Symbol:

PILU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2700 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Thin-barked conifer generally susceptible to fire damage; does not resprout.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

requires good drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in cool, moist environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for optimal germination. Cool temperatures preferred.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI