What Kind Of Tree Is This ?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Alain, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. Alain

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    Hi

    Can someone please tell me what type of evergreen this is and how high will it grow any information would be helpful....Thanks !
     

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's a spruce (Picea), maybe Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii), but hard to be certain with the artificial lighting affecting the colour tones. It could also be Norway Spruce (Picea abies).

    Ultimate height of both is around 40-45m, rarely more, but it would take 75-100 years to reach that sort of size.
     
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    I have to agree with Michael it looks a lot like the Spruce that We had growing along
    the farms roadway at my boyhood home in Ontario. They were by the way massive in
    size and made for a great wind break in the winter.
    I will also admit however I am a newbe to a lot of plant life. I just love green around our apartment home here in Calgary.
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Agree spruce, possibly Picea pungens, Colorado spruce. Looks like a number of seedlings there ?
     
  5. Alain

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    Thanks guys for the spruce answer !

    I'm new at buying trees...how much should I pay for a bunch these lets say around (10) that are 12" high.... just looking for a price range at the nursery ?

    Alain
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Plugs or in pots?
     
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    It's a you dig kind of place ....need I say more.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I've never heard of a dig-your-own nursery before!! Pretty bad that they don't tell you what the plants are.

    If you're having to do all the digging work, they shouldn't cost much at all.

    Whatever you do, don't dig now - completely the wrong time of year to do so. Failure would be almost guaranteed. Wait until the cooler, wetter weather has arrived, October onward.
     
  9. Alain

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    Hi Michael

    There asking $5.00 a piece. I wasn't aware that I needed to wait till October to dig.

    Thanks Again !
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Spruces are prone to insect damage in lowland gardens here, probably not the best choice for you.
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Agree with Michael and Ron, would leave them there, there are better choices. They look quite fertilized.
     
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    Thanks Guys for the advise !

    Alain
     

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