West Himalayan Spruce. A large and extremely beautiful specimen tree. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 1.4m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Picea smithiana
A large and extremely beautiful specimen tree.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | smithiana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | West Himalayan Spruce |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Large weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Red spider mite, Aphids, Adelgids |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Seed |
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