Picea rubens: Red Spruce Seeds

Zones: 3-8 Grows To: 70 ft. Sports a narrow, upright form. Bright or dark green foliage. Young cones are green or purple-green. Bark is dark, purplish brown. Very shallow rooted. Tends to be long-lived. Native to the eastern United States. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: None required Germination: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 60 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.