Scientifically known as Picea glauca, the white pruce is a native evergreen tree of North America, with a natural habitat range stetching from Alaska to Newfoundland and south into those states around the Great Lakes and into the midwest states of Wyoming and South Dakota. It is widely used in Canada for its wood, papermaking and to some degree it is used in the Christmas tree industry. It has many cultivars, and its short, bluish-green needles with downward hanging pine cones give it an excellent landscape appearance. Seeds from this evergreen tree provide an important food source for a variety of animals in the habitat.

Enjoying a moderate growth rate, the White spruce can attain heights in excess of 60 feet with a 20 foot spread. It is tolerant of various soil conditions, but is said to prefers well drained soil. Plant in full sun for optimal growth.