Korean Spruce

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SKU
10004700

Add an effective ornamental evergreen tree to your landscape with conical Korean Spruce trees (Picea koraiensis). Called "jong bi namu" in Korean, these trees produce a lovely flush of pale, celadon-green new growth in springtime.

Once mature, this specimen features purple cones that age to brown. The trunk is a rich, red-brown and the short, dark blue-green needled foliage hugs the symmetrical branch structure.

Planting and Application:

Cold-hardy evergreen Korean Spruce provides shelter and seeds for birds. It typically requires little care in the right planting site that replicates the mountain settings of its native peninsula.

  • Korean Spruce doesn't mind moist soil, as long as it drains well after a rainfall. Use several on the banks of a streambed for year-round color and structure.
  • Try an informal approach with these unique trees. Vary the spacing between the trees, and stagger the depth from front to back, as well.
  • Add Korean Spruce to windbreaks, although it should not be the only cultivar used. Mix with Pine and Fir trees for biodiversity to protect the overall investment.
  • This rugged, pyramidal evergreen tree has a widespread native range. Examples have also been found in Northern China and Russia…so it easily stands up to the cold winters of USDA Growing Zone 4.
  • Valuable Korean Spruce has been used for both furniture-making and carving. The straight, round central leader also is grown and harvested for poles.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

The Korean Spruce tree performs well in rich, well-drained soil…but can tolerate a variety of soil pH conditions. It prefers at least six hours of sunlight a day.

  • Maximize the life-time performance of your tree with symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole. Get more expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture team.
  • Please give supplemental water in dry weather. As well, it's a great idea to apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root zone and then pull it back away from directly touching the trunk.
  • Plan for your evergreens to reach the maximum spread listed on the plant highlights. Avoid planting too closely and risk having to trim off the lower branches…they will never grow back.

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Korean Spruce Is Suited to Grow in Zones 5-8
Growing Zones 5-8
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Picea koraiensis
Type Evergreen
Mature Height 30 - 60 feet
Mature Spread 15 - 25 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well drained
Moisture Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Foliage Color Blue Green
Fall Color Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly No
Pruning Time Early Spring