{"product_id":"white-spruce","title":"Spruce: 'White' - 10Gal (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eWhite spruce is a hardy, native evergreen conifer valued for its classic pyramidal form and dense, symmetrical branching. It features short, stiff, blue-green to green needles with a slightly waxy appearance and a sharp, spruce-like fragrance when crushed. The bark is thin and scaly, gray to brown, and the tree produces slender, light brown cones that hang gracefully from the branches. Its tidy habit and year-round color make it a cornerstone species for shelterbelts, windbreaks, and large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 ft (12–18 m). \u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eMature spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 ft (4.5–7.5 m). \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best density and form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy soil; adaptable but prefers slightly acidic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established, but benefits from regular moisture when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely cold hardy (USDA Zone 2–6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; minimal pruning required except to remove dead or damaged branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003ePests\/Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally resistant, though may occasionally experience spruce budworm or needle cast in stressed conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bylands Nurseries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32204243763255,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/white_spruce_5.jpg?v=1767813643","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/white-spruce","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}