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Sitka Spruce is probably one of the most important species of conifer from an economic viewpoint. It thrives on damp sites and poor soils. Used extensively for timber and pulp production, but also can be used for Christmas trees. Picture shows an enormous tree in the Benmore Botanic Gardens, near Dunoon(www.rbge.org.uk/visit/benmore-botanic-garden) and the commercial production of seedlings in seedbeds. Sitka can be used as a relaxed hedge – just chop out the leader and it will bush out to make a prickly barrier.
Picea sitchensis
Common name: Sitka Spruce.
Native: Alaska down to California.
Provenance: Scotland
Size and spread (10 years): 2.5m x 1m
Treatment required: Requires pre chill.
Seeds / kg: 356,000, 83% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils damp situations are preferred.
Planting instructions: An open site will give the best results, denser growth and a better shape
Mature height: 40m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Picea |
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (50 seeds approx.), 5 gm pack (1250 viable seeds approx.) |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
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