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A compact, hardy evergreen that stands strong through the seasons, offering perfect symmetry, dense needles, and year-round color

FEATURES: 

  • Dense, pyramidal form with a naturally uniform shape
  • Soft, blue-green needles that hold color all year
  • Extremely hardy and wind-resistant
  • Compact size ideal for small landscapes and foundation plantings
  • Excellent choice for screening, hedging, or as a specimen tree
  • Low maintenance and tolerant of harsh northern conditions

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

For a classic and cohesive look, plant North Star White Spruce in rows or groupings with equal spacing to emphasize its symmetry. Pair it with evergreens of contrasting colors, such as blue spruces or golden junipers, for layered texture. Ensure good drainage and full sun to keep the needles vibrant and the form tight and full.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Mature Height: 10-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 6-8' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 6-8' apart

North Star White Spruce

Bower & Branch Trees and Plants

Picea glauca 'North Star'

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A compact, hardy evergreen that stands strong through the seasons, offering perfect symmetry, dense needles, and year-round color

FEATURES: 

  • Dense, pyramidal form with a naturally uniform shape
  • Soft, blue-green needles that hold color all year
  • Extremely hardy and wind-resistant
  • Compact size ideal for small landscapes and foundation plantings
  • Excellent choice for screening, hedging, or as a specimen tree
  • Low maintenance and tolerant of harsh northern conditions

Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip

For a classic and cohesive look, plant North Star White Spruce in rows or groupings with equal spacing to emphasize its symmetry. Pair it with evergreens of contrasting colors, such as blue spruces or golden junipers, for layered texture. Ensure good drainage and full sun to keep the needles vibrant and the form tight and full.

Growth Facts

  • Hardiness Zone: 3-7
  • Mature Height: 10-15' tall
  • Mature Width: 6-8' wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Spacing: 6-8' apart

Why plant North Star White Spruce?

North Star White Spruce was bred for strength and reliability, combining classic evergreen beauty with a compact, dense habit that fits beautifully in both residential and commercial landscapes. Its rich blue-green needles and perfectly pyramidal shape require little to no pruning, making it an easy-care favorite for structured plantings or natural screens. Known for its resilience, this hardy spruce thrives in cold climates, high winds, and challenging soils, holding its color and shape even in harsh winters. It is a true four-season performer that brings structure, beauty, and dependability to any garden design.

How to use North Star White Spruce in the landscape?

North Star White Spruce is ideal for adding evergreen structure to small or medium-sized spaces. Use it as a focal point near entryways, anchor it in foundation beds, or plant several together to create a uniform hedge or windbreak. Its tidy, upright form makes it a great alternative to larger spruce varieties where space is limited. This spruce also pairs beautifully with flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, or deciduous trees, providing balance and contrast in the landscape year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

It grows at a moderate rate, typically adding 6 to 12 inches of new growth each year. Its growth is steady, resulting in a strong, dense, and symmetrical form over time.

No pruning is usually necessary. The tree naturally maintains a neat, pyramidal shape. If desired, light trimming can be done in early spring to shape or remove stray branches.

Yes. White spruce trees are generally resistant to deer browsing, making North Star a great choice for landscapes in areas with wildlife pressure.


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