Spruce. A dwarf, mound-forming conifer with needle-like, grey-green leaves. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 50cm. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea glauca ‘Echiniformis’
A dwarf, mound-forming conifer with needle-like, grey-green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | glauca |
| Varietry | 'Echiniformis' |
| Common Name | Spruce |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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