Engelmann Spruce Seeds
Picea engelmannii
Price range: £2.22 through £3.68
Engelmann Spruce – Picea engelmannii – seeds from high-elevation mountain forests. Attractive bluish-green needles and reddish-brown bark make this a distinctive cold-hardy conifer for cooler gardens.
- ✓ These are the same high-quality seeds we use in our own nursery to grow healthy, thriving trees. Follow our germination guide for best results.
- ✓ High-elevation conifer native to Rocky and Cascade Mountains, exceptionally cold hardy
- ✓ Distinctive dark green to bluish-green needles with sharply pointed tips and attractive reddish-brown bark
- ✓ Seeds require 24-hour water soak before sowing, no cold stratification needed for germination
- ✓ Available in packs of 10, 20, 50 and 100 seeds, freshly sourced from mountain collections
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Growing Engelmann Spruce – Picea engelmannii – from seed offers a rewarding opportunity to cultivate one of the most distinctive high-elevation conifers native to the Rocky and Cascade Mountains. These seeds produce trees with attractive dark green to bluish-green needles that provide year-round interest, along with characteristic reddish-brown bark that adds alpine character to any setting. Known for their exceptional cold hardiness and adaptability to challenging conditions, these spruces thrive in cooler climates.
Each seed holds the potential to develop into a majestic conifer valued not only for its ornamental qualities but also for its historical use in timber and musical instrument crafting. Watching your own Engelmann Spruce develop from seed to young tree brings a special satisfaction, connecting you to the mountain forests where this resilient species naturally flourishes.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Blue
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Natural Germination: Engelmann Spruce seeds can be sown outdoors in autumn, allowing natural winter conditions to prepare them for spring germination. Sow seeds approximately 3mm deep in moist, well-drained soil with good light exposure, tamping the soil gently and applying a light mulch to maintain consistent moisture. Outdoor sowing takes advantage of natural temperature fluctuations and moisture cycles that occur in the species’ native mountain habitats.
Artificial Stratification: For indoor germination, soak Engelmann Spruce seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Cold stratification is not required for this species, making it relatively straightforward to germinate. After soaking, sow seeds 3mm deep in a well-draining seed compost, tamp gently, and maintain consistent moisture. Keep the seed tray in a bright location with temperatures around 15-20°C. Germination typically occurs within several weeks under these conditions, though timing can vary.
Scarification
None required
Cold Stratification
Optionally cold stratify for 14 days
Germinate
Expect about 98% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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