{"title":"Fall Sale - Evergreen Trees","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"norway-spruce","title":"Norway Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Norway Spruce when you need a fast evergreen screen or windbreak on a roomy property; its main strength is speed, and the tradeoff is size—it will outgrow tight yards and foundation beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreaks on open lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural property lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-prone properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall front yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow side yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need privacy sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have real space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a windbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a narrow screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a formal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt gives a property a strong evergreen backdrop when it has room to mature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is one of the faster screening evergreens we'd recommend for northern properties.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt usually needs little pruning, but the lower branches need space and should not be crowded.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt becomes too broad and tall for tight yards, walkways, and foundation beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in well for privacy and wind reduction when planned as a natural screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Norway Spruce for back property lines, larger side yards, and windbreaks—not near the house. Give it room from day one, because pruning cannot turn it into a narrow evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2b-7a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-16 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (native to Europe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaster than most spruces, but not instantly; watering and soil prep matter early.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot realistically; choose Columnar Norway Spruce (Cupressina) for a tighter footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill deer bother it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeer usually leave established spruce alone, though young plants can be nibbled where pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#10 - 3-4' tall","offer_id":42501113380949,"sku":"PGNE-12028","price":224.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6' AGFB","offer_id":42631172063317,"sku":"PGNE-12031","price":224.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/A049-33_171ff479-8f2c-4f81-8eda-5c65fa7f347c.jpg?v=1773903926"},{"product_id":"baby-blue-blue-spruce","title":"Baby Blue Colorado Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Baby Blue Colorado Spruce if you want classic blue spruce color in a tighter, more orderly tree. The tradeoff: it still needs open room and good sun; it is not a narrow foundation evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lawn focal points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen privacy plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue evergreen color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow side yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want strong blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a formal spruce shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a skinny screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou dislike prickly needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe blue color and dense pyramidal shape give it a clear focal-point role without needing flowers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt grows at a steady pace, but it will not give quick privacy like faster screening evergreens.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt usually needs little shaping, but it should not be crowded into damp or poorly ventilated spots.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is more manageable than many blue spruces, but it still becomes too broad for small beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can screen well where space allows, but the color and shape make it better as a visible feature than a tight hedge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Baby Blue Colorado Spruce as a specimen first and a screen second. Give it air, sun, and room; do not squeeze it beside a walkway or entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea pungens 'Baby Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense, upright, pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (native to the western U.S.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, blue color is its main reason to buy, with best color in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if you have real clearance; it is not a tight foundation plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in open areas, but choose Norway Spruce for faster screening.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#20 Field Potted - 5-6'","offer_id":42656323403861,"sku":"PGNE-12004","price":299.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/L656-01.jpg?v=1773903933"},{"product_id":"white-pine","title":"Eastern White Pine","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose White Pine if you have a roomy, sunny, somewhat sheltered spot and want a soft-looking native evergreen that can become a real shade tree. The tradeoff: it is not for tight yards or harsh, windy exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge lawns and open backyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative-style evergreen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-textured specimen trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheltered sunny sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall front foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed windy ridgelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight property lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a broad evergreen tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site has some wind shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is narrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site is very exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a dense formal screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Pine has a soft, natural look that works well as a major evergreen feature when given enough room.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt grows at a strong pace once established, which is useful for homeowners who do not want to wait decades for presence.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt does not need regular shaping, but broken limbs, lower branches, and site-related stress may need attention over time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a tree for open space, not a narrow bed, small entry, or close foundation planting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt can provide evergreen cover, but the open, natural habit is less dense than a spruce or arborvitae screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we would steer White Pine toward larger properties first. It is a strong long-term tree when sited with space and some protection, but it is not a shortcut for a tight privacy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinus strobus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Pine (Eastern White Pine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-80 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-8a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, pyramidal (broad with age)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (native to the northeastern U.S.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs White Pine good for screening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if you accept a looser, natural screen; use Norway Spruce for denser cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can struggle in harsh exposure, so give it some shelter if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the house?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually no; give this tree room away from foundations, walks, and overhead conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"4-5 Ft","offer_id":42223697002581,"sku":"PGNE-12047","price":111.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 Ft","offer_id":42636076122197,"sku":"PGNE-12048","price":186.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-7 Ft","offer_id":42636076154965,"sku":"PGNE-12049","price":261.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Trade 2-4 Ft","offer_id":42636076187733,"sku":"PGNE-12050","price":74.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 Ft","offer_id":42636076220501,"sku":"PGNE-12051","price":96.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F283-17.jpg?v=1773903943"},{"product_id":"columnar-norway-spruce-cupressina","title":"Columnar Norway Spruce (Cupressina)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Columnar Norway Spruce if you need a tall evergreen screen in a narrower bed; the tradeoff is that it still becomes a real tree, not a hedge you can keep short forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow evergreen screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreaks with limited width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold, open New England sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-prone properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet, poorly drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want spruce in less width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a vertical screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want better deer resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a short hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a soft, rounded evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts tight upright shape gives strong structure without the bulk of a standard spruce.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt grows steadily, but buyers expecting instant privacy should start with larger plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt usually needs little shaping, though good spacing matters because it is not meant to be sheared hard.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fits tighter spaces than regular Norway spruce, but it still needs room to mature.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense evergreen branching and a narrow habit make it one of the better spruce options for privacy rows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend this when a customer wants privacy but does not have the width for a standard spruce row. Give it room from buildings and do not treat it like a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea abies 'Cupressina'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColumnar Norway Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, narrow columnar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (native to Europe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay narrow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes compared with regular Norway spruce, but it still grows into a tall tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it as a privacy row?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of its best uses when the row has enough depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot much; remove damaged growth and let the natural columnar shape do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#10 - 4-5'","offer_id":42806439280725,"sku":"PGNE-12060","price":186.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#15 Field Potted - 4-5'","offer_id":42632275492949,"sku":"PGNE-12012","price":261.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Field Potted - 5-6'","offer_id":42632275525717,"sku":"PGNE-12013","price":299.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/L391-12.jpg?v=1776510584"},{"product_id":"blue-point-juniper","title":"Blue Point Juniper","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Blue Point Juniper if you want a full, upright evergreen screen or anchor with blue-green color. The tradeoff: it is broader than the skinny junipers, so give it real room instead of squeezing it beside walks or doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen screens with a fuller look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation corners with room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, open planting areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-green color without constant shearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow side yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet, poorly drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal clipped hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrowded front entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a full upright evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have dry to average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer minimal shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a very narrow plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site stays wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a soft, loose look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts dense pyramidal shape gives a planting structure without needing a row of mixed shrubs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt fills in at a useful pace, but it still needs time to become a solid screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt usually holds its shape with light cleanup rather than regular shearing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer typically leave junipers alone, making this a strong pick where browsing is a concern.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is upright but not narrow, so it can feel bulky in tight beds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe dense habit gives good privacy and wind break value when planted with enough room.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend Blue Point Juniper for open foundation corners, property-edge screening, and dry sites where a fuller evergreen is wanted without frequent pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature 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pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot much; light shaping or cleanup is usually enough if it has space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a dense evergreen screen and have room for its width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle dry soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, dry to average soil is a good fit once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#7 - 4-5' tall","offer_id":42500930666581,"sku":"PGNE-13004","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 - 5-6' tall","offer_id":42632273920085,"sku":"PGNE-13003","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/J719-21.jpg?v=1776530282"},{"product_id":"montrose-charm-white-spruce","title":"Montrose Charm White Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Montrose Charm White Spruce if you want a narrow columnar spruce with pale new growth as a specimen or tight vertical accent. The tradeoff is patience: it gives detail and structure before it gives size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-yard specimen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow vertical accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConifer collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer, sunny sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast privacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight walkway edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want creamy spring growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like a narrow, dense spruce column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can wait for size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need quick coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a broad, spreading specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe pale new growth gives this spruce a clear focal point without needing flowers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt is not the plant to buy when you need fast height or quick blocking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce placed correctly, it should need little pruning beyond removing damaged growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts narrow columnar habit fits tighter spots where a broad spruce would not.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts narrow column can screen in a tight row over time, but it is not a fast privacy wall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend this as a specimen or narrow vertical accent, not as a budget screen. Give it room, good drainage, and a spot where the spring flush can be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea glauca 'Montrose Charm'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMontrose Charm White Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-9 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow, upright, columnar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (white spruce is native to the northeastern U.S. and Canada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the white color last all season?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is strongest on new growth and then matures greener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly in a narrow, patient row; pick a faster spruce or arborvitae for quick screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually not much; avoid shearing it into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#10 - 4-5' tall","offer_id":42501130846293,"sku":"PGNE-12025","price":186.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Field Potted - 5-6' tall","offer_id":42631175667797,"sku":"PGNE-12026","price":299.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#20 Field Potted - 6-7' tall","offer_id":42631175700565,"sku":"PGNE-12027","price":374.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/L679-12.jpg?v=1778866880"},{"product_id":"colorado-blue-spruce","title":"Colorado Blue Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Colorado Blue Spruce if you want the classic blue evergreen — the straight species, seed-grown, not a named cultivar. The tradeoff is variability: seedlings range from steel blue to green-blue, and no two are identical. If you need a matched row of uniform color, buy a grafted cultivar instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak and property-line rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge open lawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who want blue color at a lower price than grafted cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched formal rows where every tree must look the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight foundation beds and entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet or poorly drained ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have real room — this gets big.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want blue color without paying cultivar prices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome variation between trees is fine with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need guaranteed uniform blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour site stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting close to the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong pyramidal form and blue color read from a distance, though seedling variation means some trees are bluer than others.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteady rather than fast. Plan it as a long-term planting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle pruning needed if you site it with enough room. Keep lower branches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse spruce, though young trunks can still get rubbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature spread is 15-20 ft. It does not belong near walks or windows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent windbreak and view block once established, but it needs generous spacing to do it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Consistency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed-grown, so blue intensity varies tree to tree. This is the main difference from a grafted cultivar.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend the straight species for windbreak rows and large lawns where you want blue color across a lot of linear feet without cultivar pricing. If color has to match tree to tree, spend up for Baby Blue or another named selection. Give it 15-20 ft of spacing and leave the lower branches alone — limbing up a spruce rarely looks right afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea pungens var. glauca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColorado Blue Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2a-7b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average, well drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, broadly pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (native to the Rocky Mountain west)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow blue will it be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt varies. These are seed-grown, so expect a range from steel blue to blue-green. Grafted cultivars like Baby Blue are the choice when you need consistent color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15-20 ft for a windbreak row. Crowding blue spruce leads to dead lower branches on the shaded sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill deer eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpruce is a good bet where deer browse, though hungry deer can sample almost anything and bucks will rub young trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"12\" AGFB - 2-4'","offer_id":42815850971221,"sku":"PGNE-12061","price":74.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"white-spruce","title":"White Spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose White Spruce if you want a tough, cold-hardy native evergreen for windbreaks and property lines. It is the straight species, seed-grown, so form and color vary from tree to tree. The tradeoff is that it dislikes heat and city conditions — this is a northern New England tree, and it earns its keep on open, cold, exposed ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak and property-line rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold, open, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and wildlife plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized field edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry urban lots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight foundation beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad edges with heavy salt spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched formal rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native evergreen, not an ornamental import.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site is cold and open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have room for a full-size spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need uniform, matched trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spot is hot, dry, or heavily salted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting close to the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA clean green pyramid. Handsome rather than showy — it does not have the blue spruce's color pull.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate and steady. Faster than blue spruce in cold ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout as low-maintenance as a spruce gets once it is sited right.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer rarely browse spruce, though bucks will rub young trunks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy to zone 2. Nothing in our lineup handles a cold, wind-scoured site better.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 ft of mature spread. Not a foundation plant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of the better windbreak evergreens for northern New England.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStruggles in hot, dry, reflected-heat spots. Keep it out of parking-lot conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically recommend White Spruce for the back of the property and along field edges rather than as a front-yard specimen — it is a workhorse, not a showpiece. It is native here, so it belongs in wildlife and restoration plantings where an imported blue spruce would look out of place. Give it 12-15 ft of spacing in a windbreak row and leave the lower branches on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePicea glauca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Spruce (Canadian Spruce)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2a-6b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist, well drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, dense pyramidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (northern New England and across boreal North America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from Black Hills Spruce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Hills is a regional variety of the same species (Picea glauca var. densata) — denser and slower. This is the straight species: faster, a little looser in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. White spruce is native to northern New England and across the boreal north, which makes it a good fit for wildlife and restoration work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-15 ft. Crowding causes the lower branches to thin out on the shaded sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"12\" AGFB - 2-4'","offer_id":42815851528277,"sku":"PGNE-12062","price":74.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/collections\/L656-01_19fb687e-f987-4a5f-9d0d-0fe521277995.jpg?v=1785770169","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/collections\/fall-sale-evergreens.oembed","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}