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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Eastern Siberia, Japan, Manchuria, North Korea

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Picea jezoensisPicea jezoensis

Ezo Spruce, Jezo Spruce, Yezo Spruce

In Stock: 0.019 lb (Total:0.019lb)

Picea jezoensis

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Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

92%

Seeds per lb:

268,640

Quantity:

0.02 lb

Collected in:

Russia
Sakhalin Island

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834294

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Eastern Siberia, Japan, Manchuria, North Korea

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic Picea jezoensis, commonly known as Ezo Spruce, Yezo Spruce, or Jezo Spruce. This impressive needled evergreen, a member of the Pinaceae family, is a native of the cool climates of northeastern Manchuria, eastern Siberia, North Korea, and Japan. Standing tall at heights of 75 to 150 feet with a spread of 20 to 30 feet, Yezo Spruce is a magnificent addition to any large landscape.

Yezo Spruce thrives in USDA Zones 3 to 7, preferring full sun and well-drained, moist loams. It is a low-maintenance tree, tolerant of deer and renowned for its winter interest. The tree's unique flattened, needle-like leaves are dark green above and silvery white beneath, providing a striking contrast. The bark, deeply-fissured and grayish-brown, adds to its visual appeal, while the slender cylindrical cones, 4-7 cm in length, bring a graceful elegance.

Ideal as a large specimen tree, Yezo Spruce excels in cool summer climates. Primarily, this tree is an essential timber resource in Japan, serving various purposes from paper production to creating the body of the traditional Ainu string instrument, the tonkori.

With no serious insect or disease threats, although being susceptible to wood and brown rot, as well as spruce budworm, Yezo Spruce promises a captivating, enduring presence in your garden or large park setting. Captivate guests and elevate your landscape's grandeur with the stately Yezo Spruce.