Growth Form: conical to pyramidal
Crown Density: dense
Size: 70-100 feet high 20-35 foot spread
Drought Resistance: good
Cold Hardiness: excellent
Growth Rate: slow
Life Span: long
Elevational Range: 6,000 to 9,000 feet
Possible Insect Problems: spruce budworm
Possible Disease Problems: shoestring root rot; Douglas-fir mistletoe, bacterial gall
Wildlife Value: high: food value for grouse, songbirds and small mammals; browse for deer and elk
Seasonal Color: evergreen
Miscellany: native
Zones – 4-8
Sun – Full to part shade
Altitude Range (Approximate) – 1000-9500 feet (350m-2800m)
Soil – Medium to Coarse textured
Ph Range – 5.0 – 7.5
Growth – Moderate 12 – 28 inches annually
Age – Up to 400 years
