Botanical profile

Picea glauca 'Spruce It Up'

Latin name
Picea glauca 'Spruce It Up'
Common name
White spruce 'Spruce It Up'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Picea glauca 'Spruce It Up', commonly known as 'Spruce It Up' white spruce, is a compact and very hardy conifer prized for its narrow, well-structured habit. This variety forms a naturally columnar and dense silhouette that adds verticality and elegance to flower beds, foundation plantings, or small gardens. Its bluish-green foliage, composed of short, dense needles, creates a fine, uniform texture that remains ornamental all year round. Thanks to its moderate growth and naturally regular shape, this spruce maintains a neat appearance without requiring frequent pruning. Very cold-hardy and well-suited to northern climates, it also tolerates urban conditions and ordinary, well-drained soils. This variety is an excellent choice for creating a vertical accent or structuring a landscape design.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small, light brown cones typical of spruce trees
Foliage color
Blueish green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Narrow, columnar conifer
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.